Foot Calcification: Everything You Need to Know
Calcification in the foot means calcium deposits forming in tendons, joints or soft tissue, after injury or inflammation. The symptoms and how it is treated.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Burning pain in the left calf: when the symptom tells something more
A burning sensation in the left calf can come from a muscle strain, nerve irritation or a circulation problem. The causes and when to see a doctor.
Talonavicular Joint: What It Is, Symptoms, and Available Treatments
Foot pain can have many causes, but when it involves deep structures like the talonavicular joint, it is important to act promptly.
Talus (ankle bone): anatomy, pathologies, and treatments
The talus is the ankle bone that links the leg to the foot and carries the body's weight. Its anatomy, why it hurts and the injuries that can affect it.
Osteoarthritis Remedies for the Feet: Living Better, Even Without Drugs
There are natural foot arthritis remedies that can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, although they are not a substitute for a medical diagnosis.
Talonavicular osteoarthritis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Do you have persistent pain on the inside of your ankle? You may have talonavicular osteoarthritis, a lesser-known but significant form of foot arthritis.
Big toe arthritis: when foot pain becomes a limitation (but can be resolved)
Putting on a stiff shoe becomes a challenge, something's wrong. What might seem like simple inflammation could actually be arthritis of the big toe.
Foot joints: anatomy, functions, and pathologies
The joints of the foot let it adapt to the ground and absorb impact with every step. The main joints, how they work and the conditions that affect them.
Plantar arches: anatomy, function and pathologies
The arches of the foot, medial, lateral and transverse, absorb shock and keep you balanced. Their anatomy, function and what happens when they drop or rise.
Hallux valgus and X-rays: everything you need to know for an accurate diagnosis
To understand how serious a bunion is and whether treatment or surgery is needed, an X-ray is the starting point.
Plantar hallux rigidus: what it is, symptoms, and effective treatments
Plantar hallux rigidus is stiffness and pain in the big toe joint that worsens when pushing off. The symptoms, the causes and the treatments available.
Impacted big toe: when your big toe no longer moves as it used to
An impacted (jammed) big toe feels stuck, stiff or swollen after a knock. The causes, how to tell it from a fracture and how it is treated.