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  • Foot and Ankle Arthritis

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    Arthritis is the inflammation of joints as a result of degeneration of the smooth cartilage that lines the ends of bones in a joint.

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  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Injury

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    The tarsometatarsal joint or Lisfranc joint is the region in the middle of the foot formed by the articulation of the tarsal bones...

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  • Ankle Rheumatoid Arthritis

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    Arthritis is inflammation in a joint as a result of cartilage degeneration causing joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement.

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  • Cavus Foot Deformity (High Arches)

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    Cavus foot also referred to as a high arch, is a condition in which the arch on the bottom of the foot that runs from...

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  • Bunionette

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    Bunionette also referred to as a tailor’s bunion is a bony lump that grows on the outside of the foot at the base of your little toe.

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  • Midfoot Arthritis

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    Midfoot arthritis is pain and inflammation of the midfoot. It occurs due to damage of cartilage or tissues around the joints.

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  • Ankle Impingement

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    The ankle is made up of many bones, muscles, and ligaments that aid in the smooth movement of the foot.

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  • Lesser Toe Deformities

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    Lesser toe deformity is an abnormality in the anatomy of your toe that occurs as a result of imbalance...

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  • Achilles Tendon Rupture

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    The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

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  • Ankle Instability

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    The joints of the ankle are held in place and stabilized by strong bands of tissue called ligaments.

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  • Osteochondral Injuries of the Ankle

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    The ankle joint is formed by the articulation of the end of the tibia and fibula (shinbones) with the talus (heel bone).

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  • Hallux Limitus

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    Hallux limitus is a condition characterized by stiffness and decreased movement of the big toe.

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  • Heel Fractures

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    The calcaneus or heel bone is a large bone found at the rear of the foot. A heel fracture is a break in the heel...

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  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

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    The Lisfranc joint or tarsometatarsal joint refers to the region in the middle of the foot.

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  • Talus Fractures

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    The talus is a small bone at the ankle joint that connects the heel bone and the shinbones, enabling up and down movement of the foot.

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  • Foot and Ankle Trauma

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    Foot and ankle trauma refers to injuries that most commonly occur during sports, exercise or any other physical activity.

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  • Ankle Ligament Injury

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    Ligaments are made up of elastic tissues that interconnect bones to one another. They bind the joint together, providing...

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  • Forefoot Pain

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    Forefoot pain, also referred to as metatarsalgia, is a type of pain that occurs in the ball of the foot (along the ends of the metatarsal bones).

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  • Ankle Pain

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    Ankle pain refers to any form of pain or discomfort affecting the ankle joint.

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  • Morton's Neuroma

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    Morton’s neuroma refers to a nerve injury that occurs between the toes, usually the third and fourth toes.

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  • Flatfoot

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    Flatfoot, also known as “fallen arches” or Pes planus, is a deformity in children’s feet where the arch...

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  • Foot Deformities

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    Foot deformities are structural abnormalities or misalignments in the bones, muscles, or ligaments of the foot.

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  • Foot Drop

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    Foot drop, also known as drop foot, is a sign of an underlying muscular, neurological or anatomical condition, where you are...

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  • Hammertoe

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    A hammertoe is a deformity of a lesser toe...

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  • High Ankle Sprain

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    A high ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmotic sprain, is a specific type of ankle injury that affects the ligaments connecting...

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  • Ankle Contracture

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    Ankle contracture is a condition characterized by a permanent shortening or tightening...

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  • Mallet Toe

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    Mallet toe is a deformity where the toe abnormally bends downward, resembling a hammer or mallet.

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  • Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

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    Foot and ankle sports injuries are damage sustained to the foot and ankle during sports and exercises.

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  • Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion)

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    Bunionette, also called Tailor’s bunion, is a bony lump formed along the outside of the little toe at the base.

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  • Achilles Tendinitis

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    Inflammation of the Achilles tendon is known as Achilles tendinitis or tendonitis.

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  • Ankle Tendonitis

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    Ankle tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon located in your ankle. Tendonitis can usually happen due to overuse...

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  • Toe Fractures

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    A fracture is defined as a break in the continuity of the bone when a force against your body is too strong for the bone to bear.

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  • Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle

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    The tibia and the fibula bones of the lower leg join with the talus bone to form the ankle joint.

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  • Plantar Plate Injuries

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    Plantar plate injuries refer to damage sustained by one of the strong ligaments located on the bottom of the foot called...

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  • Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)

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    A stiff big toe, also called hallux rigidus, is a form of degenerative arthritis affecting the joint where the big toe...

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  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

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    The tarsal tunnel is a narrow passageway that lies on the inside of your ankle and runs into the foot.

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