11 Common Causes of Pain in the Big Toe Joint
Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe."1 Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.
Bottom-of-Foot Pain: Why It Hurts and How to Treat It
When the bottom of your foot hurts when you walk, it can be caused by many things, from ill-fitting shoes to activities like long-distance running or walking. For jobs that require long hours on your feet, bottom-of-the-foot pain is an occupational hazard.
How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that connect bone to bone are stretched too far, causing inflammation and sometimes tears. These injuries most commonly affect the ligaments on the outside of the ankle when a person's foot rolls too far inward.1 This injury is called a "lateral ankle sprain." This can happen while walking on uneven surfaces, stepping off a curb, playing sports, or during a fall.
What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture?
A tibialis anterior tendon rupture is a rare injury that causes sudden pain in the front of your ankle and trouble moving your foot.The tibialis anterior tendon attaches a muscle in the front of your shin to the front of your foot. If the tendon tears, it can cause pain and trouble doing normal activities like walking and running.
Lower Leg Pain Causes and Treatment Options
Lower leg pain can have various causes. Some of the diseases that may start with leg pain include tendonitis, diabetic neuropathy, and shin splints. Muscle cramps can also cause pain in the lower leg.
Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace
Ankle braces are available in various designs, including sport-specific options. But the goal is the same — to provide extra support after an injury or prevent an ankle sprain from occurring in the first place.
Walk a lot? 12 ankle mobility exercises that reduce risk of injury
Maintaining mobility in the ankle joint is a crucial aspect of overall physical health and functionality that is often overlooked —especially for walkers, since ankle and foot injuries are extremely common.
The precision of technical aspects in the minimally invasive Broström–Gould procedure: a cadaveric anatomical study
A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the anterolateral ankle joint and its interrelationships is essential for advancing the development of minimally invasive Broström–Gould procedure, thereby enhancing surgical efficacy and minimizing postoperative complications.
Total ankle revolution: Reduce pain, preserve function
With improved materials, instrumentation and surgical techniques in the past few decades, total ankle arthroplasty has begun to supplant fusion as the go-to surgical treatment option.
How an Achilles Tendon Rupture Is Treated Without Surgery
An Achilles tendon rupture is a traumatic injury that can cause significant disability after it occurs. This condition typically happens without warning and can make it challenging to walk or bear weight through your leg.
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