Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, which may result in excessive stretching or tearing of one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle. The severity of the sprain can impact the degree of damage as well... more...
A sprain is typically caused by trauma like a fall, twist or some kind of blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position and overstretches or even ruptures supporting ligaments. Although the intensity of symptoms varies, pain, bruising and inflammation are common to all three categories... more...
The talus is a small bone that sits between the heel bone (calcaneus) and the two bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula). It has an odd humped shape, somewhat like a turtle. The bones of the lower leg “ride” on top and around the sides to form... more...
It’s not easy to break heelbone (calcaneus). Because it takes a lot of force, such as that sustained in a motor vehicle accident or a fall from a height, you may also incur other injuries as well, particularly to the back. Pain. An inability to bear weight. The pain may be centered... more...
It’s not easy to break heelbone (calcaneus). Because it takes a lot of force, such as that sustained in a motor vehicle accident or a fall from a height, you may also incur other injuries as well, particularly to the back. Pain. An inability to bear weight. The pain may be centered... more...
Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. The severity of the injury can vary from simple to complex, involving many joints and bones in the midfoot. A Lisfranc injury is often mistaken for a simple sprain, especially... more...
Stress fractures are a type of overuse injury. These tiny cracks in bones develop when muscles become overtired (fatigued) and can no longer absorb the shock of repeated impacts. When this happens, the muscles transfer the stress to the bones, creating a small crack or fracture. Stress fractures also... more...
Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in body are in feet, which provide with both support and movement. A broken (fractured) bone in forefoot (metatarsals) or in one of toes (phalanges) is often painful but rarely disabling. Most of the time, these injuries heal without operative treatment. Types of fracturesStress... more...
If you twist and injure your foot you may break/fracture the shaft of the 5th metatarsal (long bone behind 5th toe). Sometimes called a Dancer’s fracture since it may occur while standing up on your toes. Treated with casting or surgery depending on the severity of the fracture. more...
Jones fractures, figure 6, are fractures of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. Patients who develop a Jones fracture have pain over this middle/outside area of their foot, swelling, and pain when walking. Because of poor blood supply to the area of the bone where this fracture occurs,... more...
Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. The severity of the injury can vary from simple to...... details
Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves of people who have diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy can cause tingling, loss of feeling, and pain in the feet. Those most...... details
Contrary to popular belief, toe fractures, should always be treated in order to prevent long-term problems. Detailed information on toe fractures is available here. Detailed information on toe fractures...... details
A navicular stress fracture, figure 7, is an injury to the bone on the inside of the foot between the ankle bone and the midfoot. People who develop a...... details