Category Archives: Foot

Diabetic Foot

Diabetic Foot Diabetic Foot For many people with diabetes, they have a lot to worry about. Balancing blood sugars, taking medications, and watching what you eat can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, people who do not treat or care for their diabetes may find themselves dealing with the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes. One of the most common […]

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Overview Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the plantar fascia. This thick band of connective tissue travels across the bottom of the foot between the toes and the heel. It supports the foot’s natural arch. It stretches and becomes taut whenever the foot bears weight. Causes Plantar fasciitis is caused by repetitive stress […]

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) Overview This condition is an overstretching and inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon, which travels from a muscle in the calf down to the arch of the foot. This tendon is one of the major supporting structures of the foot’s arch and aids in walking. Causes PTTD is most often […]

Diabetes and Foot Care

Diabetes and Foot Care Diabetes and Foot Care Diabetes is an increasingly common disease that comes from a reduction in insulin production in a person’s body. Type 1 diabetics do not make insulin at all, and this condition is incurable. Type 2 diabetics can make insulin, but often do not make enough to stabilize their […]

Accessory Navicular

Accessory Navicular Accessory Navicular Accessory navicular is the term for an extra bone in the foot that connects to the navicular. The navicular is a wedge-shaped bone that connects to the five tarsal bones in the foot, which lead to the toes. It’s located about halfway up on the top of the foot, on the […]

LisFranc (Midfoot) Fracture-Dislocation

LisFranc (Midfoot) Fracture-Dislocation Overview This injury occurs when the base of the second metatarsal is broken, or when a ligament that connects this metatarsal to one of the cuneiform bones of the midfoot is ruptured. Causes LisFranc fracture-dislocations typically occur when the foot is severely twisted, or when a heavy object is dropped on top of […]

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia Overview The ball of your foot absorbs a lot of stress when you run and jump. It can become injured and sore. We call this pain “metatarsalgia.” The pain can keep you from exercising and from playing sports. And it can be a problem for active people. Causes Metatarsalgia is often caused by overuse. […]

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma Overview This condition is a thickening of the nerve sheath that surrounds a nerve in the ball of the foot. It most commonly develops between the third and fourth toes. It also commonly occurs between the second and third toes. Causes Morton’s neuroma develops as a response to irritation, pressure or injury to […]

Navicular Stress Fracture

Navicular Stress Fracture Overview This condition is an injury to the navicular, one of the tarsal bones of the midfoot. This type of injury is common in athletes, particularly those who participate in high-impact sports that require jumping, sprinting and sudden directional changes. Track and field athletes are particularly susceptible. Causes Navicular stress fracture is […]