Common Foot & Ankle
Conditions
Achilles Tendinopathy
Is another term for Achilles Tendonitis. It is a frequent cause of pain at the back of the heel and in the calf and is characterised by degeneration of the Achilles Tendon….
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Is an inflammatory condition of the thick tendon which attaches the calf muscle to the calcaneus (heel bone) which causes pain at the back of the heel….
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Is a general term for any trauma or damage which occurs to the ankle joint. The nature of the injury will cover a variety of problems….
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Is an injury to the soft tissues of the ankle caused by a sudden excessive force applied to it. The most common cause is an inward or outward movement of the ankle….
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Is a condition affecting the joint at the base of the big toe in which it becomes deformed….
Discover MoreCerebral Palsy (CP) – Foot and Ankle
Is a condition which affects posture, coordination and movement and is caused by a brain injury before, during or after birth (during early childhood)….
Discover MoreCharcot Marie Tooth (CMT)
Is a disease which affects the motor (dealing with movement) and sensory (dealing with the ability to feel) nerves in the arms and legs….
Discover MoreCongenital Talipes Equino Varus – (CTEV)
Is a condition which affects the structural development of the feet as the baby develops in the womb….
Discover MoreDiabetes
Is a disease which is characterised by high blood sugar levels. This can be due to a lack of insulin production or an inability to use the insulin produced effectively….
Discover MoreFlat Foot
Is the more common term which is used to describe over pronation and describes a foot which rolls in excessively….
Discover MoreFoot Drop
Is a condition characterised by an inability to actively pull the foot upwards, which can be particularly problematic as the leg swings through the air when walking….
Discover MoreFoot Ulcers
An ulcer is an area of breakdown in the skin tissue which prevents it from performing its normal function. It is often related to increased pressures….
Discover MoreFractured Metatarsal
Is a break or crack in any one of the five metatarsal bones of the foot. It can have various causes….
Discover MoreHallux Rigidus
Is a condition affecting the joint at the base of the big toe in which it becomes stiffened and unable to move….
Discover MoreHeel Spur
Is a small bony outgrowth under the base of the calcaneus (heel bone) which can make walking painful….
Discover MoreLeg Length Discrepancy
Is a condition in which one of the lower limbs is shorter than the other. This may be due to injury, developmental abnormality or degenerative changes….
Discover MoreMetatarsalgia
Is a condition which is usually characterised by a burning sensation in the ball of the foot in the area of the metatarsal heads….
Discover MoreMorton’s Neuroma
Is a painful condition affecting the base of the toes (usually 3rd and 4th). The associated pain is usually sharp and severe….
Discover MoreMotor Neurone Disease (MND) – Ankle
Is a progressive degenerative disease which attacks nerve cells which deal with movement (motor neurones) leading to weakness of muscles….
Discover MoreMultiple Sclerosis (MS)
Is a condition whereby the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres (myelin sheath) is damaged. It is the most common degenerative neurological condition which affects young adults….
Discover MoreOsteoarthritis – Ankle
Is a degenerative condition of the joints whereby the smooth articulating surfaces become roughened and worn….
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Is a degenerative condition of the joints of the foot whereby the smooth articulating surfaces become roughened and worn….
Discover MoreOver Pronation
Is a condition where the feet roll inwards excessively. This can cause various symptoms in the legs and back pain….
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Is a condition where the foot rolls outwards excessively and tends to be quite stiff and immobile….
Discover MorePes Cavus
Is a foot type with a very high arch which does not flatten in weight bearing….
Discover MorePlantar Callous
Is an area of hard skin which develops on the underside of the foot and can be caused by various factors….
Discover MorePlantar Fasciitis
Is a common inflammatory condition of the sheet of connective tissue which runs underneath the foot (the plantar fascia)….
Discover MorePolio
Is a disease caused by a virus which can damage nerve cells involved in muscle function leading to paralysis….
Discover MoreRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – Ankle
Is a chronic (long term) inflammatory disease which primarily affects the synovial joints (the most mobile joints in the body)….
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Is a chronic (long term) inflammatory disease which primarily affects the synovial joints (the most mobile joints in the body) of the foot….
Discover MoreSesamoiditis
Is an inflammatory condition of the two small bones (sesamoid bones) located underneath the great toe near its base….
Discover MoreSevers Disease
Is a condition which causes pain where the achilles tendon attaches to the back of the calcaneus (heel bone) and is most common in active children….
Discover MoreShin Splits
A condition characterised by pain at the front of the lower leg. Symptoms occur at the front inside of the shin bone and can arise from a number of causes….
Discover MoreSpina Bifida
Is a condition whereby the nerves and bones of the spine do not develop correctly. The term literally means “split” or “open” spine….
Discover MoreTibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction
Is a condition caused by changes in the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle which impairs its ability to support the medial (inner) arch of the foot and results in flattening of the foot…
Discover MoreToe Deformities
Is any condition of the toes which causes disruption to or deviation from the normal alignment or position of the toe joints….
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