Foot and big toe: when our most important toe makes us suffer
The big toe carries much of the load when we walk, so bunions, hallux rigidus and other conditions affect every step. Big toe problems and their treatment.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Ankle Conditions: What You Should Know
When we talk about ankle conditions, we're talking about everything that can go wrong in this area. The ankle, for those who don't know, isn't "just" a joint.
Weil Osteotomy: The Minimally Invasive Technique Revolutionizing Hallux Valgus Treatment
The Weil osteotomy shortens and realigns the metatarsal through a small incision, used in hallux valgus. How it works and what recovery involves.
Heel osteophyte: when your heel really hurts
A heel osteophyte, or calcaneal spur, is a bony outgrowth on the heel bone that causes pain on standing and walking. Why it forms, the symptoms and treatments.
Neuralgia in the Foot: When Nerves Act Up
Neuralgia in the foot is sharp, burning or shooting nerve pain, often from a trapped or irritated nerve. The causes, how it is diagnosed and treated.
When walking becomes painful: causes, symptoms, and treatments for Morton's Neuroma
When walking becomes painful and it feels like a pebble in your shoe, the cause may be Morton's neuroma. The symptoms, the causes and the treatment options.
Neck neuroma: What you need to know about this rare condition
A neck neuroma is a rare, usually benign tumor of a nerve in the neck that can cause pain, tingling or a lump. The symptoms, how it is diagnosed and treated.
Lack of Cartilage: What You Need to Know
Lack of cartilage means the joint surfaces rub together, causing pain and stiffness in the foot or ankle. The causes, symptoms and treatments available.
Toe deformities: when the foot doesn't grow as it should
Toe deformities such as hammer, claw and overlapping toes can be present at birth or develop with age and footwear. The causes, symptoms and treatments.
Magnet Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Does It Really Work?
Magnet therapy for plantar fasciitis is often suggested for heel pain, but the evidence is limited. What it involves, what studies show and what else works.
Foot Reflexology for the Big Toe: Between Wellness and Clinical Reality
Foot reflexology for the big toe is often suggested for bunion or big toe pain. What it can and cannot do, and how it fits alongside orthopedic treatment.
Sore ankle bone: when pain on the outside becomes a problem
A sore ankle bone, the bump on the outside of the ankle, can come from a sprain, tendon irritation or bursitis. Causes, when to worry and how it is treated.