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Pain in the big toe due a hallux valgus, sensation of having a blocked ankle after a sprain, burning sensation due to a Morton’s neuroma, there are many disorders that affect the foot and the name of the condition is not always obvious.
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Ankle instability is defined as painful ankle laxity and results from repeated trauma to the various external ligaments of the ankle. The external structure is composed of three ligaments that provide stability to the joint when the ankle is moving while preventing excessive bone movement. When the ankle is strained, these can be stretched, partly torn or completely severed.
Find out moreThis type of conflict refers to the abnormal contact of joint structures. In general, one of these structures becomes stuck in the joint, causing pain. These conflicts may be linked to the bone or fibrous structures and affect both the anterior or posterior part of the ankle.
Find out moreArthritis is defined by as wear and tear to the cartilage, which is the white tissue covering the bone in joints. Cartilage loss is irreversible. It gradually results in a stiffness of the joint whose mobility is rapidly altered. Various treatments are available, including ankle replacements.
Find out moreAnkle sprain is the most common orthopaedic injury and the primary reason for consulting a specialist. In most cases the ankle suffers a twisting injury that mainly affects the lateral ligaments, which are responsible for the stability of the joint.
Find out moreHaglund's deformity refers to the mechanical irritation between the posterior section of the calcaneus (heel bone) and the Achilles tendon. A bony lump, call a Haglund's deformity, causes a conflict by entering into direct contact with the tendon.
Find out moreThe constraints on this tendon are extreme and can easily reach 8 to 10 times the body’s weight during certain physical activities such as running. Microtrauma is therefore inevitable and the viability of the tendon depends on the balance between these lesions and the body's ability to heal.
Find out moreThe constraints on this tendon are extreme and can easily reach 8 to 10 times the body’s weight during certain physical activities such as running. Microtrauma is therefore inevitable and the viability of the tendon depends on the balance between these lesions and the body's ability to heal.
Find out moreFlatfoot is a foot deformity characterised by the collapse of the arched shape of the foot and a deviation of the heel and the forefoot. It affects nearly 20% of the population in its asymptomatic form and remains a major reason for consulting a specialist. When it appears in adulthood, it requires medical management.
Find out moreHallux valgus, more commonly known as a "bunion", is a very common progressive deformity of the foot. It consists of the rotation of the first metatarsal around its base and the shifting of the first toe towards the second. This results in the development of a painful and unsightly bulge on the inside of the foot (= bunion).
Find out moreHallux rigidus is arthritis of the large toe. The cartilage, which is the white tissue covering the bone in joints, suffers wear and tear. Cartilage loss is irreversible and is accompanied by a loss of mobility, joint pain and the development of bony growths (osteophytes). There are a range of treatment options.
Find out moreAnatomically, a sesamoid bone is a bone located in a muscle or tendon. In the foot, this type of injury is encountered in many forms, but generally speaking it refers to the two small bones beneath the first metatarsal head, which are defined as "sesamoid"
. These bones are submitted major constraints and often suffer traumatic injuries.
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Hallux valgus, more commonly known as a "bunion", is a very common progressive deformity of the foot. It consists of the rotation of the first metatarsal around its base and the shifting of the first toe towards the second. This results in the development of a painful and unsightly bulge on the inside of the foot (= bunion).
Find out moreHallux rigidus is arthritis of the large toe. The cartilage, which is the white tissue covering the bone in joints, suffers wear and tear. Cartilage loss is irreversible and is accompanied by a loss of mobility, joint pain and the development of bony growths (osteophytes). There are a range of treatment options.
Find out moreA bunionette, also called quintus varus or Tailor's Bunion, is a common deformity of the foot. It consists of a deformation of the 5th metatarsal, which takes on a curved appearance, and results in painful excessive pressure on the outer edge of the foot. A bony protrusion is seen at the base of the 5th toe. This is actually the contact between the edge of the metatarsal head and the skin. The discomfort is mainly due to pressure against the shoe.
Find out moreHammertoe is a common disorder of the toes mainly affecting women over the age of 50. Based on the shape of the toes, it is referred to as a claw or hammer deformity, depending on the joints affected.
Pain is mainly due to the excessive pressure of the deformed toes, which enter into direct conflict with the shoe.
The Lisfranc joint is in fact a number of joints along the line separating the metatarsals and the middle part of the foot. The shape of bones within the joint provides high stability but it also acts as a major ligament network in the plantar section of the foot.
Injuries to this system are common and potentially serious.
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Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar aponeurosis or a heel spur, is a painful condition affecting the plantar area of the heel. It is the primary cause of talagia or heel pain. It is an inflammation of the plantar fascia – a fibrous band of tissue extending from the calcaneus to the toes and involved in the arched shape of the foot. Like many tendon disorders, it results from a repetitive strain injury.
Find out moreAnatomically, a sesamoid bone is a bone located in a muscle or tendon. In the foot, this type of injury is encountered in many forms, but generally speaking it refers to the two small bones beneath the first metatarsal head, which are defined as “sesamoid”.
These bones are submitted major constraints and often suffer traumatic injuries.
Metatarsalgia is pain located under the forefoot, at the heads of the metatarsal bones. It has many causes and a specific clinical examination usually determines its aetiology and a targeted treatment can then be proposed.
Find out moreMorton’s disease or Morton’s neuroma is a common foot condition. It affects three women to one man and is characterised by pain in the forefoot. It usually affects the area between the third and fourth toe; however, it can sometimes affect the space between the second and third toe.
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