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  • Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

    The ankle joint is medically known as the talocrural joint. Three bones make up this joint; the tibia, fibula, and talus.

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  • Pain on Top of Foot: Treatment Based on Cause

    Pain on the top of the foot can occur from injury or as a side effect of a medical condition. You may also experience swelling, numbness, tingling, or burning—depending on the cause of your foot pain.

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  • Symptoms and Causes of Arthritis in the Toes

    Arthritis in the toes is chronic inflammation of the joints in the forefoot. The joint most often affected is the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, which connects the big toe to the rest of the foot.

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  • Foot Anatomy and Common Foot Problems

    The parts of the foot and its functions are unique but can also contribute to common foot problems.

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  • Causes of Foot Pain and Treatments

    Common causes of foot pain include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, osteoarthritis, bunions, and more.

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  • Common Causes of Foot Pain

    There are many different causes of foot pain—including plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, and tarsal tunnel syndrome—each of which requires different treatments. Some of these conditions affect the bones and joints of the feet, while others involve nerves and connective tissues like ligaments and tendons.

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  • 7 Exercises for Bunions and Pain

    Exercises for bunions and pain can help prevent or slow bunion development or progression by reducing pressure on the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and strengthening the toe and foot muscles. Bunion self-care and stretches for bunion symptom relief can be used for mild to moderate bunions.

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  • Diabetes may contribute to increased complications after total ankle arthroplasty

    Results showed patients with diabetes had a 363% increased risk for septic revision. Patients with diabetes also had a 95% increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection.

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  • Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty

    Younger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients.Higher rates of activity in younger patients may explain increased stress and loading on the prosthesis.

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  • How a Stress Fracture in the Foot Feels

    A stress fracture in the foot can be painful, especially when the foot bears weight. Stress fractures happen when muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb shock, such as when your foot hits the pavement while running. Instead, this shock is transferred to the bone, eventually causing tiny cracks called stress fractures.

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