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      Category: Foot & Ankle

      My Bunion Hurts

      My Bunion Hurts

      Bunions, which are foot deformities of bone and soft tissue, appear as a large bump where the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint meets the foot. They can be highly painful and irritating for people who have them. Known scientifically as hallux valgus, a bunion makes the big toe point excessively towards the smaller toes. People with bunions frequently have foot pain and significant functional disability.

      14 Jul 2020by Leroy Butler, D.O.
      Blog Foot & Ankle
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      Post-Tib Tendonitis: Orthopedic Treatment

      Post-Tib Tendonitis: Orthopedic Treatment

      A tendon is a soft tissue structure that connects the muscles to the bones. The posterior tibial tendon is found on the inner side of the foot near the ankle and it connects the calf muscle to the ankle. It is a an important tendon in the leg as it supports the foot while walking and hold up the foot arch. Stress caused to this particular tendon is known as the Post-Tib Tendonitis. Stress may be in the form of inflammation or tearing of this tendon. It may result in…

      30 Jun 2017by OrthoTexas
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      Tibial Plateau Fractures: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

      Tibial Plateau Fractures: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

      Tibial Plateau Fracture is a serious type of injury that is commonly observed in athletes. It refers to a crack or break in the upper portion of the tibia or the shin bone. This is also known as the proximal tibial fracture. Tibial plateau is the uppermost part of the bone that attaches to the knee joint. It has a honeycomb kind of shape and is relatively softer than the remaining shin bone. Such fractures may be accompanied by damage to the ligaments, muscles, blood vessels and nerves. These fractures…

      6 Jun 2017by OrthoTexas
      Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine
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      Overlapping Toes: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

      Overlapping Toes: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

      Overlapping Toes refers to a foot deformity that occurs when one of the toes overrides the adjacent toe. The condition commonly affects the fifth and the second toe. Overlapping is generally detected at the time of birth or during early infancy. As the person ages, the deformity tends to become more rigid. Overlapping Toes may occur at any time in life and is more common in women than men. Causes Genetic traits passed on from the parents to the child Congenital – it is believed that the position of the…

      7 Mar 2017by OrthoTexas
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      Cavus Foot

      Cavus Foot

      A foot with an unusually high arch is referred to as the Cavus Foot. The condition may lead to excessive weight bearing on the heel and ball of the foot causing a host of physical inadequacies. Cavus Foot may affect one or both feet and may occur at any age irrespective of gender. This defect has the chances of progressing, specifically if it is accompanied by any neurological problems. Causes It may be a result of a genetic abnormality in the foot structure Neurological diseases such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina…

      3 Nov 2016by OrthoTexas
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