Seed corn foot (clavi or heloma) is a circular patch of skin that has been hardened and discolored because of repeated pressure or friction. The medical term for the process is Hyperkeratosis and is caused by pressure on any part of the foot, but mainly...
An Achilles tendon tear is a common injury that involves a complete tear of the tendon attaching the calf muscle to the heel. This type of injury is most commonly seen in middle-aged males who perform rigorous physical activity. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon...
Are you bothered by warts in your feet? Warts are small and hard growths on the skin caused by an infection with HPV or Human Papilloma virus. Fortunately, foot warts are treatable. Causes of Warts Commonly, warts are caused by an HPV infection. Skin Contact Some wart viruses are...
If you have been experiencing any heel pain or tenderness but there is no obvious cause, it could be due to heel spur formation. Heel spurs may not always cause great discomfort but they are commonly associated with inflammation and pain and a condition known...
Pigeon toeing, also known as intoeing, is most commonly described in children but can also occur in adults. Pigeon-toed adults are rare and so many family practitioners are stumped when it comes to their evaluation and treatment. That's why its imperative for these individuals to...
For many active individuals, Plantar Fasciitis can be a real pain. Runners, cyclists and triathletes alike often experience the pangs of Plantar Fasciitis. Usually, this will stop their activities and hinder training significantly. But it's not just active individuals that suffer from plantar fasciitis, many...
Fallen arches can be painful. There are conservative ways to treat the condition, as wells as, orthotics that can help alleviate symptoms. Preventative measures help with pain management and with preventing the condition from worsening. If left untreated, feet will gradually get visibly flatter, as...
Foot pain can be a real bugbear. It is often misdiagnosed by family practitioners and poorly managed. For instance pain between the big toe and second toe could be Morton's neuroma, but is often misdiagnosed as something else. Getting a quick and correct diagnosis is...
Fractures and broken bones are injuries you might associate with high impact sports like football or ice hockey and less so with something like running. However, repetitively straining the same bones over and over and over again can induce fractures. Stress fractures are a common...
A neuroma is a growth or tumor that occurs in nerve tissue. Most of them are benign. Morton's Neuroma is called a metatarsal neuroma. It is characterized by inflammation, tissue thickening, enlargement of the nerve between the metatarsal bones, most commonly the third and fourth toes....