Bunions
A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place.
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Cancer Patients with Painful Hands and Feet
Tingling, burning, numbness, and aching in the hands and feet are well known side effects of several of the most common drugs used today in treating cancer patients.
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Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the lives of about 16 million people in the United States, 5.4 million of whom are unaware that they even have the disease.
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Diabetic Wound Care
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes.
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Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time.
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Flat Foot
Flat foot is the most common foot deformity
known. In fact, sixty million Americans or 25%
of the U.S. population have flat feet.
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Heel Pain
In our pursuit of healthy bodies, pain can be an enemy. In some instances, however, it is of biological benefit. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we've suffered.
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Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
The main causes of plantar heel pain include foot structures on the extreme such as collapsing medial arch with flat foot type and rigid tripod high arch foot type. Other causes include sudden increased activity of increased weight due to excessive strain.
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Neuromas
A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
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Orthotics
Orthotics are shoe inserts that are intended to correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern.
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Approximately 21 million Americans suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy, or damage to the peripheral nerves. There are over 100 causes for this condition, with Diabetes and chemotherapy being the most common previously incurable causes in the US.
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Additional Information
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