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Heel pain is perhaps the most common complaint regarding the human foot. Usually heel pain is due to inflammation of the "plantar fascia" (the tough band of tissue that makes up the arch). The problem starts when this tissue band is pulled aways from its connection to the heel bone....

There are many possible causes of bunion deformities. Most of these are hereditary tendencies due to inherited bone and ligament structure. Some other causes include arthritic problems like gout, injuries (traumatic arthritis, paralysis, fractures, etc.) and even abnormally tight or high-heeled shoes. The goal of non-surgical therapy is reduction or...

First, a history is obtained about your problems. A regular foot and leg evaluation is then performed including your general circulation, skin, nerve, and skeletal status. Next, a "biomechanical" evaluation is done which determines your special bone, joint, muscle and ligament relationships. This includes muscle testing, gait observation, and X-rays...

Ingrown toenails have a long history. During colonial days, British foot soldiers, responsible for their own foot care, were severely punished if they hobbled by a crippling ingrown nail. In the Civil War army manuals, the soldier was instructed to a cut a "V" in the nail hoping it might...