Foot Conditions
Accessory Navicular Problems
Extra small accessory bones in the feet.
Achilles Tendon Problems
Problems that affect the Achilles tendon include tendonitis, tendinopathy, tendocalcaneal bursitis, and tendonosis.
Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
A painful condition resulting from the collapse of the arch of the foot.
Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion)
A pressure area and callus on the outside of the foot at the bottom of the fifth toe.
Bunions
A bump that grows on the side of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, often because of ill-fitting shoes.
Claw Toes and Hammer Toes
Toe deformities caused by ill-fitting shoes.
Foot Anatomy
Learn more about the structures of the foot.
Haglund's Deformity of the Foot
A condition caused by a prominent bump on the back of the heel.
Hallux Rigidus
A degenerative type of arthritis that affects the large joint at the base of the big toe.
Ingrown Toenail
Caused when pressure from improper shoe wear and improper care of the toenails leads to pain and overgrowth of the tissue at the side of the nail.
Interdigital Neuroma
Medical term for a painful growth in the forefoot.
Osteochondritis Dessecans of the Talus
A problem that causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint after a twisting injury.
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Inflammation of the origin of the plantar fascia and fascial structures around the bottom of the heel.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems
A common tendon in which tendonitis develops because of overuse.
Sesamoid Problems
Two pea-sized bones, called sesamoids, are embedded within the soft tissues under the main joint of the big toe and, when injured, can cause severe pain and disability.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
A condition that occurs from abnormal pressure on a nerve in the foot.