If hammertoes are noticed early enough before they have become rigid and inflexible, they can often be straightened without surgery.
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A minor break can be treated by the RICE protocol and buddy taping, but a more severe break will require surgery.
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Plantar warts are so named because they grow in the plantar fascia which is the wide band of tissue that spans the bottom of the foot.
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A sesamoid bone is one that is free floating and has no direct connection to other bones except by the tendons, muscles, and other soft tissues.
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People who have poorly treated high arches and those with Achilles tendon issues are generally more susceptible to developing a Haglund’s deformity, but it can occur in anyone.
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When you feel a severe strain to your Achilles tendon (the large tendon that connects your heel to your calf), you should always stop what you're doing and make a careful evaluation.
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Orthotic shoe inserts can be expertly inserted by your podiatrist in the key areas of your shoes to support and treat abnormalities in foot structure and to mitigate problems from skin conditions.
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Conservative treatments for bunions include splinting, bracing, stretching, icing, wearing shoes with a wide toe box, and using other custom orthotics, but certain complications can make you a good candidate for bunion surgery.
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While athletes and training junkies may be more susceptible to injury due to years of repetitive stress from intense training and competition, gentler exercise like jogging can lead to a debilitating foot or ankle injury.
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