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Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for the treatment of people with foot and ankle osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are commonly used in the management of foot and ankle OA. Although current clinical guidelines advocate the judicious use of corticosteroid injection as an adjunct therapy, none of these recommendations are specific to the foot and ankle. Therefore, the aim of this review is to examine the effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroid injections in people with foot or ankle OA.
Everything you need to know about ankle injuries
Runners are, unfortunately, often prone to ankle injuries. But despite despite how many people suffer from sore ankles or ankle pain after running, it doesn't get the same attention as other common ailments like runner's knee or IT band syndrome. Ankles remain a rather neglected body part – at least until the problem becomes unmanageable or pain levels too high to tolerate.
Why Is There a Bump on the Bottom of My Foot?
A bump on the bottom of your foot can result from a variety of causes, including common warts and calluses, dyshidrotic eczema, cysts, and deformities caused by diabetic nerve damage. These conditions are often painful and interfere with walking. Treatment will vary depending on the underlying cause.
Morton's Neuroma Symptoms and Foot Pain Treatment
Morton's neuroma typically causes a sharp, stabbing foot pain that feels better when you stop walking and massage your foot. A neuroma is a type of nerve tissue growth that can occur in the body. Morton's neuroma most often occurs in the space between your third and fourth toes.
Common Causes of Numbness in Your Feet
Numbness in your feet can develop due to nerve compression, nerve damage, or poor circulation. Additionally, an underlying condition that affects blood flow—like diabetes or sciatica—can cause numbness, pain, tingling, or burning in your feet.
What Causes Pain in the Ball of Your Foot and What Helps?
Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the ball of your foot, the area of the forefoot just below the top of the metatarsal bones in your big toe. Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their big toe and the arch of the foot.
Predicting surgical site infections after open reduction and internal fixation for ankle fractures
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the more severe complications following ankle surgery. It is associated with worse outcomes and re-admissions. Therefore, identification of risk factors is essential. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for SSI in patients undergoing surgery for ankle fractures.
What is diabetic neuropathy in the feet?
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes. When it affects the feet, healthcare professionals call it peripheral neuropathy. It usually affects both feet at the same time, as well as the hands, arms, and legs.
Total Ankle Replacement Is an Option for Most Patients With End-Stage Ankle Arthritis
Total ankle replacement (TAR) was introduced in the 1970s, but initial design flaws led to significant failures. With TAR now a successful option for patients seeking to preserve motion, surgeons must be aware of both the indications and contraindications for the procedure.
Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain
The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.