Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot. Additional valuable information: Flexible Flatfoot Heel Pain ...
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1/10/2018 11:34:06 AM
Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. Arthritis means “joint inflammation.” When it affects joints of the foot, it can produce swelling and pain and may eventually result in deformity, loss of joint function and decreased ability to walk. The mos...
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1/10/2018 11:43:53 AM
Foot drop refers to the inability to lift the front part of one’s foot off the ground when walking, resulting in a scuffing or dragging of the foot or lifting the thigh (known as steppage gait). It is most often caused by nerve or muscle disorders or damage or by a central ne...
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1/10/2018 11:53:00 AM
Intoeing (pigeon toes) is a condition in which the feet point inward when walking. It is commonly seen in children and may resolve in very early childhood with no treatment or intervention. The child should be examined by a foot and ankle surgeon if the intoeing is causing...
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1/10/2018 12:27:36 PM
Pigeon toes (intoeing) is a condition in which the feet point inward when walking. It is commonly seen in children and may resolve in very early childhood with no treatment or intervention. The child should be examined by a foot and ankle surgeon if the intoeing causes signi...
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1/10/2018 12:54:35 PM
Arch supports and shoe inserts are devices that are placed inside of shoes to support and align the foot and lower extremities (knees, hips and lower back), thus preventing the progression of a foot deformity, improving the function of the foot and diminishing or eliminating ...
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1/10/2018 1:33:59 PM
The number of sweat glands is most dense in the feet and hands. Sweaty feet are a common disorder in which the sweat glands of the feet produce excessive sweat. Persons with this condition usually have a genetic predisposition or are under stress, which activates the brain to...
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1/10/2018 1:49:56 PM
Swelling of the ankles may be due to many factors, including trauma, infection , tumor , varicose veins, improper function of the lymphatic system, poor circulation , hypertension and congestive heart failure, to name a few. The foot and ankle surgeon will recommend trea...
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1/10/2018 1:51:41 PM
Swelling of the feet may be due to many factors, including trauma, infection , tumor , varicose veins, improper function of the lymphatic system, poor circulation , hypertension and congestive heart failure, to name a few. The foot and ankle surgeon will recommend treatm...
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1/10/2018 1:52:18 PM
Toe walking, a condition in which a person walks on the toes or ball of the foot, is most often seen in young children learning to walk. A child who does not outgrow toe walking in early childhood should be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon. Toe walking may be idiopathic ...
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1/10/2018 2:09:09 PM
Why choose a foot and ankle surgeon? Foot and ankle surgeons are the leading experts in foot and ankle care today. As doctors of podiatric medicine – also known as podiatrists, DPMs or occasionally “foot and ankle doctors” – they are the board-certified surgical speci...
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Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These are different from shoe inserts and arch supports in that they have two functions. Orthotics can be used to accommodate or offload a prominent area. This can be helpful for bursitis, calluses...
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1/10/2018 12:40:40 PM
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that results in a bluish-white discoloration of fingers and toes, often as a result of exposure to cold. Stress, smoking and certain medications may trigger or worsen symptoms. The color change, which occurs from spasms in small blood vesse...
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1/10/2018 1:17:08 PM
Tingly feet can be a sign of nerve loss. The nerves in the feet come from the lower back. Pressure or chemical change in the nerve can cause a tingling sensation in the feet. Any sensation that is out of the ordinary can be an early sign of neurologic or vascular problems. In...
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1/10/2018 2:06:14 PM
Get information for more than 8,200 board-certified foot and ankle surgeons. FootHealthFacts.org is your best resource when looking for a foot and ankle surgeon/podiatrist in your area. Why choose a foot and ankle surgeon? Foot and ankle surgeons are the leading ex...