The term “Charcot Foot” may be used to describe Charcot arthropathy or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. In either case, it is a deformity characterized by very high arches, hammertoes and a lack of muscle strength in the foot. The severity of the deformity varies depending on the stage of the condition.
In the early stages, there may be mild swelling, pain or redness. The skin tends to feel hotter … Read the Full Article
A person with a bunion actually has an enlarged or misaligned joint. The joint that is most often affected is the one that connects the big toe to the bones of the foot; the metatarsophalangeal joint.
In some cases, a similar problem can occur on the pinky or smallest toe. If that is the case, it is usually referred to as a “bunionette” or a “Tailors Bunion”. The affected bone is called the fifth metatarsal.
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Metatarsalgia or ball-of-foot pain is something that many people experience from time to time. It is more common in some people than others. Here you can learn how to identify the area, find the causes, treat them and avoid the pain in the future.
If you look at the bottom of your foot, you will see the area where the bases of the toes meet the rest of the foot. … Read the Full Article