DEFINITION Metatarsalgia is a general term used to describe a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot. This
DEFINITION A mallet toe occurs when the joint at the end of the toe cannot straighten. Excessive rubbing of the mallet
DEFINITION This is one of the most common conditions seen by the foot and ankle clinic. The heel bone is the
DEFINITION Heel pain is a very common condition in which weight bearing on the heel causes extreme discomfort. CAUSE There are two different
DEFINITION A hammer toe is a toe that is bent at the middle joint in the toe leading to severe pressure
DEFINITION Gout is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain, swelling, and stiffness in a joint; classically, it affects the
DEFINITION Diabetes is a serious disease that develops from lack of insulin production in the body or due to the inability
DEFINITION A claw toe is a toe that is contracted at the PIP and DIP joints (middle and end joints in
DEFINITION Charcot-Marie-Tooth, or CMT, is inherited peripheral neuropathy and is found worldwide among all races and ethnic groups. Discovered in 1886,
DEFINITION Bunions is another term for Hallux Valgus, one of the most common forefoot problems. Basically, it is a bulging bump