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Chronic Ankle Instability 12 Oct 2010 | 09:58 am
Defintions: Chronic Ankle Instability is a recurring condition where the outer or lateral side of the foot gives way. The ankle usually gives out during walking or while engaged in other activities, ...
Charcot Foot 12 Oct 2010 | 09:44 am
Defintions: Charcot foot is a degenerative condition causing weakening of the bones in the foot that occurs in people with significant nerve damage or neuropathy. The bones can weaken enough to frac...
Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot) 12 Oct 2010 | 09:25 am
Definitions: Cavus Foot is a condition where the foot has a significantly high-arch. As a result of the very high arch, more weight and therefore strain is put on ball and heel of the foot when stand...
Callus 12 Oct 2010 | 08:06 am
Definitions: A callus is a tough thick area of skin on the foot that is caused by repeated rubbing and pressure, such as from a shoe or sock. The irritated skin produces a layer of protective skin, c...
Calf Pain 12 Oct 2010 | 07:46 am
Definitions: Calf pain is a soreness or pain in the calf muscle. There are many causes of calf pain. Some of those causes include over activity or overuse which can result in calf muscle strain. Anot...
Bunions 12 Oct 2010 | 07:40 am
Definitions: Bunions, also referred to as Hallux Abducto Valgus), is a common foot deformity. It is a condition where a bump or prominence develops on the side of the big toe. Bunions are more comm...
Bunionette 12 Oct 2010 | 07:17 am
Definitions: A bunionette, also known as a Tailor’s bunion, is a condition where a prominence develops on the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Bunionettes are not as common as bun...
Broken Heel 12 Oct 2010 | 06:05 am
Definitions: Fractures to the heel bone, also know as the Calcaneus, usually occur as a result of a traumatic event, such as falling from a height, being in an automobile accident, or any other event ...
Broken Ankle 12 Oct 2010 | 05:51 am
Definitions: A broken ankle is a partial or complete fracture of an ankle bone. The severity of a break can vary from small pieces of bone that have been pulled off (called an avulsion injury) to comp...
Black Toenails 12 Oct 2010 | 02:52 am
Definitions: A black, purple, or brownish discoloration of part of the toe nail or the complete toenail is known as the condition “back toenail”. The condition is frequently caused by trauma to the t...
