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Triple Joint Complex

What is a Triple Joint Complex? These three joints make up the majority of the hindfoot. They have been mentioned in other parts of this section...

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Transfer Metatarsalgia

What is Transfer Metatarsalgia? This is more of a symptom than a condition. It refers to pain felt towards the outside of the forefoot because of...

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Toenail Disorders

Toenail disorders that require a surgeon. The main problem that will often require the help of a Foot and Ankle Surgeon is an ingrowing toenail....

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Stress Fracture

What is a Stress Fracture? The term Stress Fracture is used to describe a break in a bone that is caused by a repetitive force. This is different...

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Sesamoiditis

What is Sesamoiditis? In the foot, the sesamoid bones normally lie just beneath the big toe joint. They run in a tendon that flexes the toe down...

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Plantar Plate Injuries

What are Plantar plate injuries? The plantar plate is a strong band of tissue that runs underneath the toe joints to prevent too much upward...

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Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis? This is a common condition that is normally a result of inflammation or injury to the strong structure that runs from...

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Pes Cavus

What is Pes Cavus? This is a condition whereby the arch of the foot is very pronounced. It is the opposite to Pes Planus where the arch is...

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Peroneal Tendons

What are the Peroneal tendons? Peroneus longus and brevis are the two tendons that wrap around the outside of the ankle. They are easily felt...