Everything you need to know about Jones fracture
A Jones fracture refers to a break between the base and shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the smallest toe.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Feet: What to Know
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects many joints throughout the body, including the feet. RA is an autoimmune disease; it develops when your immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.
First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis/fusion: a systematic review of modern fixation techniques
First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is commonly performed for symptomatic end-stage hallux rigidus. It has been postulated to produce good results in the literature. Various fixation techniques offer differences in union rates, complications and functional outcomes...
What Works Best for Ruptured Achilles Tendons?
A ruptured Achilles tendon can reduce a weekend warrior to a limping one. And there's no single right way to treat it. People who've suffered this common injury may fare just as well with physical therapy as with surgery, a new clinical trial shows.
4 Common Conditions That Affect Your Toes
You may not think of your toes as being important, but they are a large factor in the functioning of a healthy foot. Your toes are complex structures that absorb ground pressure and help you balance as you walk and run.
You've Had Foot Surgery: How Long Until You're Active Again?
Most people who have had major foot surgery are able to return to the activities they enjoy, but it may take a long time, new research suggests.The study included 82 adult patients who had surgery to correct a form of "flatfeet" called progressive collapsing foot deformity.
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