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Maisonneuve Fracture
Maisonneuve fractures are a result of external rotation of a planted foot, most often with pronation of the foot.
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Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Peroneal Tendonitis is a condition where one or both of the peroneus tendons become enlarged and inflamed.
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord present behind the ankle that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
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Ankle Sprain
A sprain is the stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect adjacent bones and provide stability to a joint.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that lies at the bottom of the foot.
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Flatfoot
Flatfoot, also known as “fallen arches” or Pes planus, is a deformity in children’s feet in which the arch that runs lengthwise along...
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Toe and Forefoot Fractures
The forefoot is the front of the foot that includes the toes. Fractures occurring in this part of the foot are painful but very often not disabling.
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Talus Fractures
The talus is a small bone at the ankle joint that connects the heel bone and the two bones of the lower leg, enabling the up and down movement of the foot.
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Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Stress fractures are caused by a rapid increase in the intensity of exercise. They can also be caused by...
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Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint refers to the region found in the middle of the foot. It is also called the Lisfranc joint.
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Foot Fracture
The hind foot is separated from the midfoot by the midtarsal joint and the midfoot is separated from the forefoot by the Lisfranc joint.
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Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures occur from excessive rolling and twisting of the ankle, usually occurring from an accident or activities such as jumping...
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Lateral Process Fractures of the Talus: The Snowboarder's Fracture
“Snowboarder’s fracture” is a colloquialism commonly used to describe a fracture of the lateral process of the talus. The talus is a bone in the ankle...
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