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  • Ankle Ligament Injury

    Ankle Ligament Injury

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

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  • Ankle Instability

    Ankle Instability

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

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  • High Ankle Sprain

    High Ankle Sprain

    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 Dislocation

    Ankle Dislocation

    Ankle dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones of the lower leg called the fibula and tibia get separated from the talus or ankle bone.

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  • Ankle Impingement

    Ankle Impingement

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

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  • Achilles Tendon Rupture

    Achilles Tendon Rupture

    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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  • Achilles Tendon Tear

    Achilles Tendon Tear

    The Achilles tendon is a large tendon at the back of the lower leg and ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel.

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  • Achilles Tendinosis

    Achilles Tendinosis

    The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It connects the upper calf muscles to the back of the heel bone.

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  • Peroneal Tendinosis

    Peroneal Tendinosis

    The peroneal tendons are on the outside of the ankle just behind the bone called the fibula.

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  • Insertional Achilles Tendinitis

    Insertional Achilles Tendinitis

    The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Insertional Achilles tendinitis is a degeneration of the Achilles tendon fibers...

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  • Shin Splints

    Shin Splints

    Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is pain around the tibia or shinbone due to inflammation of the tendons, muscles and bone tissue.

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  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

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

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  • Foot Pain

    Foot Pain

    The foot is composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. As your feet bear the weight of your entire body, they are more prone to injury and pain.

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  • Metatarsalgia

    Metatarsalgia

    Pain in the ball of your foot, the area between your arch and the toes, is called metatarsalgia (MET-ah-tar-SAL-gee-ah).

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  • Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain

    Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain

    Chronic lateral ankle pain is recurring pain on the outer side of the ankle often develops after an injury such as a sprained ankle.

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  • Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

    Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

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

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  • Arthritis Of The Foot And Ankle

    Arthritis Of The Foot And Ankle

    The pain and stiffness you feel in your feet and ankles as you age could be arthritis. If left untreated, this nagging...

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  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body.

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  • Midfoot Arthritis

    Midfoot Arthritis

    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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  • Foot and Ankle Trauma

    Foot and Ankle Trauma

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

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  • Broken Ankle

    Broken Ankle

    The tibia (shin bone), which forms the inside, front, and back of the ankle.

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  • Heel Fractures

    Heel Fractures

    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 bone due...

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  • Calcaneus Fracture

    Calcaneus Fracture

    The subtalar joint is formed by the calcaneus and the bone above it, which is called the talus.

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  • Lisfranc Injury

    Lisfranc Injury

    A Lisfranc injury involves the joints and/or the ligaments of the midfoot (middle of the foot).

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  • Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

    Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture

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

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  • Jones Fracture

    Jones Fracture

    A Jones fracture is the name often used for a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer side of your foot.

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  • Broken Foot Or Broken Toes

    Broken Foot Or Broken Toes

    Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet, which provide you with both support and movement.

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  • Toe Fractures

    Toe Fractures

    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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  • Navicular Stress Fracture

    Navicular Stress Fracture

    A navicular stress fracture is a crack or break in the navicular bone, which is a boat-shaped bone in the middle of the foot.

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  • Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle

    Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle

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

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  • Flatfoot

    Flatfoot

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

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  • Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

    Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

    Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a progressive flattening of the arch of the foot that occurs as the posterior tibial tendon wears down.

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  • Progressive Flatfoot (Pttd)

    Progressive Flatfoot (Pttd)

    The posterior tibial tendon helps hold up your arch and provides support as you step off on your toes when walking.

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  • Cavus Foot Deformity (High Arches)

    Cavus Foot Deformity (High Arches)

    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 the toes to the heel is arched more than normal.

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  • Bunionette Deformity

    Bunionette Deformity

    A bunionette (also known as a tailor's bunion) is a painful bony prominence, or bump, on the outside of the little (pinky) toe.

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  • Lesser Toe Deformities

    Lesser Toe Deformities

    Lesser toe deformity is an abnormality in the anatomy of your toe that occurs as a result of imbalance between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles.

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  • Claw Toe

    Claw Toe

    Claw toe is a common foot deformity in which your toes bend into a claw-like position, digging down into the soles of your shoes and creating painful calluses.

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  • Hammertoe

    Hammertoe

    A hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, so that it resembles a hammer.

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  • Intoeing

    Intoeing

    Intoeing, also called “pigeon-toed”, is an abnormal condition characterized by the inward facing of the toe or foot instead of being straight.

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  • Out-Toeing

    Out-Toeing

    Out-toeing is an abnormal condition characterized by the toes or foot pointing in an outward direction rather than straight ahead while standing or walking.

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  • Sever's Disease

    Sever's Disease

    Sever’s disease is a painful inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. Growth plates are areas at the end...

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  • Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

    Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

    Sinus tarsi syndrome is painful swelling on the outside of the joint below the ankle known as the subtalar joint.

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  • Sesamoids

    Sesamoids

    Sesamoids are bones that develop within a tendon. The one most people are familiar with is in the kneecap, however they most commonly occur in the foot and hand.

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  • Os Trigonum Syndrome

    Os Trigonum Syndrome

    An os trigonum is a small extra (accessory) piece of bone in the back of the ankle.

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  • Heel Pain

    Heel Pain

    Every mile you walk puts tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits.

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  • Heel Fissures

    Heel Fissures

    Heel fissures, also known as cracked heels, are a common foot condition in which the skin on the outer edges of the heel becomes flaky...

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  • Hallux Rigidus

    Hallux Rigidus

    Hallux rigidus is arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe.

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  • Hallux Limitus

    Hallux Limitus

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

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  • Pilon Fracture

    Pilon Fracture

    The tibia (shin bone) and the fibula are the bones of the lower leg. Pilon fractures are injuries that occur...

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  • Plantar Fibroma

    Plantar Fibroma

    A plantar fibroma is a benign (non-cancerous) nodule that grows in the arch of the foot and usually appears between ages 20 and 60. It usually is slow-growing...

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  • Mortons Neuroma

    Mortons Neuroma

    Morton's neuroma is a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the small nerve leading to the toes.

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  • Peripheral Neuropathy

    Peripheral Neuropathy

    The peripheral nervous system transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

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  • Stress Fracture

    Stress Fracture

    A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone. These fractures most often result from overuse and can occur with an increase in activity.

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  • Talus Fracture

    Talus Fracture

    A talus fracture is a broken ankle bone. The talus is the bone in the back of the foot that connects the leg and the foot.

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  • Tarsal Coalition

    Tarsal Coalition

    Tarsal coalition (TC) is an abnormal connection between two or more bones that is present at birth. The connection may be made of fibrous tissue, cartilage, or bone.

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  • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

    Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

    Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) is an unusual cause of pain in the legs of people who participate in physical activity.

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  • Haglund Deformity

    Haglund Deformity

    A Haglund's deformity is a bump in the back of the heel bone. The Achilles tendon runs over this bump.

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  • High Heels

    High Heels

    High heels have been worn by many women for years to look taller and nowadays they are commonly worn as part of a fashion statement.

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Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
  • UMass Chan Medical School