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Seniors: How Healthy Feet Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling

webExercise: Simple stretching exercises can help you maintain strength and mobility in your feet and ankles, as well as provide pain relief. Talk to your physician about appropriate …

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Symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

webPatients with tarsal tunnel syndrome experience one or more of the following symptoms: Tingling, burning or a sensation similar to an electrical shock. Numbness. Pain, including …

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Treatment of Plantar Fibroma

webA plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot (nodule) in the arch of the foot. It is embedded within the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that extends from the heel to the toes on the bottom of the …

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Bone Healing – How Long for Bones to Heal

webBone generally takes six to 12 weeks to heal to a significant degree. In general, children's bones heal faster than those of adults. The foot and ankle surgeon will determine when …

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Foot and Ankle Conditions – Ankle Conditions

webACFAS presents this educational reference on foot and ankle conditions as a public service and for informational purposes only. The material is derived from the current medical …

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Flexible Flatfoot

webFlexible flatfoot is one of the most common types of flatfoot. It typically begins in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood. It usually occurs in both feet and progresses …

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Morton's Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)

webIf you have a Morton’s neuroma, you may have one or more of these symptoms where the nerve damage is occurring: Tingling, burning or numbness. Pain. A feeling that something …

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Capsulitis of the Second Toe

webIt is generally believed that capsulitis of the second toe is a result of abnormal foot mechanics, where the ball of the foot beneath the toe joint takes an excessive amount of …

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Articles by Type

webArticles by Type. Narrow your foot and ankle health article search by selecting a category topic. Additional health information is available in the Foot and Ankle Conditions section. …

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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

webThe symptoms of PTTD may include pain, swelling, a flattening of the arch and an inward rolling of the ankle. As the condition progresses, the symptoms will change. For example, …

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Achilles Tendon Disorders

webAchilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This inflammation is typically short-lived. Over time, if not resolved, the condition may progress to a degeneration of …

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Diabetic Foot Care – Diabetic Foot Damage

webDiabetic foot care is essential as diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away …

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Plantar Wart (Verruca Plantaris)

webA wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but they typically appear on the bottom (plantar side) …

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