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What is a Bunion?

A bunion is an enlargement of the metatarsophalangeal joint (the joint at the base of the big toe).  It is created when bone or tissue of the joint moves.  Bending…

A Painful Ankle

One of the most common injuries of the foot is an ankle sprain.  Most of the time ankle sprains are thought of as a sports injury, they can be caused…

My Big Toe Woke Me Up!

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid settles in the joints.  It most often affects the big toe, knee, or ankle joints.  Most often gout symptoms…

Shin Splints

Contrary to common knowledge, shin splints are not a specific diagnosis but a feeling of pain over the front of the shin.  The pain referred to as shin splints arise…

Tendon Injuries

Think of tendons as a connection between muscle and bone.  As tendons function, they convert muscle movement to a pulling action on bone.  Within the foot, there are many tendons. …

What to do With a Broken Toe

Have you recently dropped something on your foot or accidentally run into a bedpost, table leg, or doorframe?  These are common causes of injuring bones in the foot.  A broken…