What is Flatfoot? Flat foot is when the entire sole of the foot is in contact with the ground while standing. Although this is a common disorder, it is a complex deformity. Flat feet may not have any associated problems and treatment may not be necessary. But sometimes, flat feet can be associated with foot […]

Ankle arthritis can be a very painful condition. With age, there is an increasing chance of developing osteoarthritis because of wear and tear. The debilitating pain is due to joint damage associated with arthritis. The symptoms of ankle arthritis are pain or tenderness, joint stiffness, swelling in the joint, and reduced ability to walk or […]

A noticeable lump on the top of the foot is often the only symptom experienced with a ganglion cyst. Sometimes, this is accompanied by burning or tingling sensation if the cyst is touching a nerve. If the cyst is pressing against a joint or a tendon, there can be associated ache or dull pain. For […]

Gout Treatments Gout is a type of arthritis wherein pain and swelling develops in the joints. This is most common at the base of the big toe. The symptoms include intense pain in the affected joint, swollen, hot joints, red skin that is very tender to the touch. What causes gout? There are a variety […]

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints causing pain and stiffness. The classic signs of ankle arthritis are stiffness and ankle pain. If left untreated, the pain can gradually worsen and eventually interfere with normal activities.   Ankle pain may be aching or sharp and intense. In the early stages, pain may be felt only after […]

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inside of the big toe joint. This can lead to a deviation of the big toe towards the other toes and can result in hammering of the second toe. Bunions develop slowly and may make it painful to wear shoes or walk. Eventually, the bunion […]

Hallux rigidus is arthritis at the base of the big toe. This causes stiffness and pain at the joint. In the long run, it can get harder to bend the toe. This is a form of degenerative arthritis which means it results from wear and tear. Aside from stiffness and pain, hallux rigidus can result […]