11 Common Causes of Pain in the Big Toe Joint
Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe."1 Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.
What Is Causing My Lower Back Pain and Swelling in Legs and Feet?
Swelling in the legs and feet is caused by edema (swelling due to fluid buildup) and/or inflammation. Some conditions that can cause both lower back pain and swelling are not serious and can be treated at home, while others demand medical attention.
Corn vs. Callus: Do I Have One or the Other?
Corns and calluses are patches of thickened skin. They can occur anywhere on the body but are mostly found on the hands and feet. Corns and calluses are typically painless and feel like hardened areas of skin.
Pigeon-Toe: What You Should Know
If your child walks with their feet turned inward at the toes, they may be described as being pigeon-toed. This "toeing in" of the feet occasionally occurs as your child is starting to learn to walk, and it may continue through toddlerhood. It is noticed more often in children than adults, but occasionally older people may experience it.
How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that connect bone to bone are stretched too far, causing inflammation and sometimes tears. These injuries most commonly affect the ligaments on the outside of the ankle when a person's foot rolls too far inward.1 This injury is called a "lateral ankle sprain." This can happen while walking on uneven surfaces, stepping off a curb, playing sports, or during a fall.
Bottom-of-Foot Pain: Why It Hurts and How to Treat It
When the bottom of your foot hurts when you walk, it can be caused by many things, from ill-fitting shoes to activities like long-distance running or walking. For jobs that require long hours on your feet, bottom-of-the-foot pain is an occupational hazard.
What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief)
Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.
11 Common Causes of Pain in the Big Toe Joint
Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe."1 Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.
How Contagious Is Athlete’s Foot and for How Long?
Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a highly contagious fungal infection that causes an itchy and scaly rash between the toes that can spread to the heels, soles, and sides of the foot
Vitamin E Blended Ankle Replacement Launched
According to Enovis the STAR Ankle is the first and only mobile bearing ankle system with e+ Polyethylene in the U.S. Blending vitamin E into the implant’s polyethylene’s insert will, according to Enovis, offer improved durability, stability, and longevity.
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