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Playing Sports And Foot Injuries

Is Very Easy Being injured

There are many types of foot injuries common among athletes such as plantar fasciitis, overpronation, strains, turf toe, heel spurs, and stress fractures of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is when the thick ligament in the base of the foot becomes swollen, and causes pain.

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Foot Specialist Tips for Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes Affects Millions of People Each Year

Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, including the feet. The legs and feet can have slow blood flow which causes neuropathy (nerve damage). Once a diabetic patient develops neuropathy, it is imperative that the feet are well taken care of to avoid amputation of the feet or legs.

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Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialist for Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

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The foot and ankle surgery has evolved significantly in recent years due to several factors: the technological advancement of materials such as screws and plates, with anatomical designs and better biomaterials (titanium alloys, etc.), improved surgical techniques and computerization of gait studies (biomechanics, baropodometry electronics, video-assisted laboratory gear, etc).

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Diseases that Affect the Foot

Arthritis Is One of Them

Osteoarthritis (OA). The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. This breakdown causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. In the foot, osteoarthritis most commonly affects the big toe, but it can also affect the midfoot.

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