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Foot Problems: Causes of Growths, Pain, and New Symptoms
Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes. Some foot problems are triggered by overuse and standing all day on the job, whereas others are linked to fungal or viral infections that cause unwanted growths.
Source: Verywell Health
Predictor of clinical and functional outcomes in ankle arthroscopic ligament repair with 'all-inside' technique
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common condition characterized by recurrent episodes of lateral instability, often due to a lesion of the ankle collateral lateral ligament complex. If untreated, CAI can lead to persistent symptoms and long-term degenerative changes. Arthroscopic ‘all-inside’ repair has gained traction as a minimally invasive technique offering functional and clinical benefits.
Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will address the pain. But some patients are candidates for an ankle replacement, which comes with added benefits.
Tendonitis of the Ankle and Foot
Source: Verywell Health
Foot or ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot or ankle pain. The muscles of your leg, foot, and ankle are attached to the bone by tendons, which are strong, cord-like tissues.
Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
Source: Medical Xpress
The common overuse injury impacts as many as 24% of athletes, according to University of Delaware-led research published in the Journal of Athletic Training, and is increasingly seen in sedentary individuals and linked to metabolic disorders and diabetes.
