Talus and foot pain: when the problem arises from this small bone
The link between the talus and foot pain is often overlooked, but this bone plays a crucial role and can cause discomfort if stressed or injured.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Swollen Toes: When to Worry and What to Do
Swollen toes can be caused by trauma, infection, arthritis, gout or circulation problems. The main causes, the warning signs and when to see a doctor.
Correcting bunions: what really works and when surgery is necessary
Correcting bunions: what conservative measures can and cannot do, and when minimally invasive surgery is the option that realigns the toe.
Growth plate: a complete guide to understanding and protecting it
The growth plate is the area of cartilage at the ends of children's bones where growth happens. How it works, how it can be injured and when to see a doctor.
Tendon calcification: how to recognize it and treat it before it gets worse
Mild pain that worsens with daily movement? It could be tendon calcification, a common but often overlooked problem.
Hallux varus: when the big toe "runs away" inward and what you can do
Hallux varus is a deformity in which the big toe points inward, away from the other toes. The causes, the symptoms and when treatment or surgery is needed.
Painful bunions: how to recognize them, prevent them, and get back to walking without pain.
If your big toe begins to deviate, the “bunion” on the side of your foot becomes more and more noticeable, you may be dealing with a painful bunion.
Natural remedies for bunions: a complete guide
Natural remedies for bunions, from toe separators to footwear changes, can ease pain but do not correct the deformity. What helps and what does not.
Tendonitis Ointment: A Complete Guide to Local Treatments
Tendonitis ointments and gels deliver anti-inflammatory relief to the painful tendon. How they work, when they help and when other treatments are needed.
Foot Bones: Names and Everything You Need to Know
The foot has many bones divided into tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges. Their names, how they fit together and the problems that most often affect them.
Sever's Disease: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Treating It
Many children between the ages of 5 and 14, especially those who play sports, may complain of heel pain. This condition could be Sever's disease.
How to Treat Morton's Neuroma: Natural Treatment and SmartHallux Surgery
How to treat Morton's neuroma: footwear changes, insoles, injections and, when these fail, minimally invasive surgery. The options and when each is advised.