When the Achilles tendon is overloaded, it can become inflamed and start to degenerate — a condition known as Achilles tendonitis. ...

The accessory navicular is an extra bone in the foot that is present from birth. While many people may have this bone without any...

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heel pain in children. It typically affects physically...

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems within the ankle joint. Through small...

Freiberg disease is a painful foot condition characterized by disrupted blood supply to the joint surface (metatarsal head) of the second...

Cuboid syndrome is a condition characterized by pain on the outer side of the foot, specifically at the calcaneocuboid joint—where the...

Ankle cartilage injuries most frequently affect the cartilage surface of the talus, one of the main bones forming the ankle joint. This...

Os trigonum syndrome, also known as posterior ankle impingement syndrome, is characterized by pain in the back of the ankle. This...

Bone marrow edema is a painful and often difficult-to-diagnose condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the spongy tissue within...

Nerve damage caused by diabetes, medically known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, occurs when prolonged high blood sugar levels damage...

Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, occur when the natural arch of the foot is lost or underdeveloped due to various reasons. While...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a nerve compression disorder that occurs when the posterior tibial nerve and its branches (medial plantar,...

Hallux valgus is a foot deformity that occurs when the big toe bends outward and the metatarsal bone shifts inward. Those with hallux...

Haglund deformity is one of the most common causes of pain in the back of the foot. It is popularly known as Pump Bump on Heel. The...

What is Hallux Rigidus? Hallux rigidus is a condition that causes pain and limited movement in the joint where the big toe meets the...

What is Morton's Neuroma? Morton's Neuroma is a term used to describe symptoms and signs such as pain, numbness, and burning sensation in...