Objective: To determine the prevalence of hallux valgus and its relationship to wearing high-heel shoes in Chinese females. In the January's issue of Orthopedics magazine there is a paper which presents the results of more widely used meth…

Overview The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. Achilles tendonitis is a repetitive strain (overuse) injury involving lower leg muscles and tendons at the point where they attach to the bone, resulting in pain at th…

Diabetics often suffer foot and leg pain as a result of complications that are associated with the diabetes. The human foot is capable to adjust to irregular ground, in an extensive range of conditions. A detailed foot pain diagnosis is re…

Gout flare ups is just another way of describing a gout attack. The problem is that once having had your first attack, you are now statistically much more likely to have more gout flare ups. And if these occur frequently there is a real da…

The type and degree of your deformity. Claw toe may be morelikely to cause pain and limit activities, and your doctor may suggest surgery.Hammer toe or mallet toe may respond better to nonsurgical treatment. Surgeryis only used when pain a…

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) provides information on a variety of topics, including foot care for adults, children, and people who have diabetes; proper shoe fit; and how to select children's shoes and sports sho…

I hate to be the bearer of more bad news for our Houston Rockets, but center Marcus Camby, who has been dealing with heel pain for the past few months, will have surgery for plantar fasciitis on his left foot this week. The Rockets have de…

Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin found on the toes and bottom or sides of the feet, respectively. This is a natural skin reaction to pressure from shoes, the ground, and the bones underneath the skin. Essentially, the skin be…

Until you get to the chiropodist, you can get some relief for a painful corn by using a cornpad or a cottonwool dressing to protect that area from pressure. It would also be a good idea to use a hand and body lotion on your feet regularly …

Heel spurs develop most commonly in those who tend to overstress or overuse the plantar fascia ligament. Athletes who are physically very active are the ones who are very prone to developing this condition. Overweight people and women who …

Be active. Find a physical activity you enjoy and that gets your heart pumping, perhaps walking briskly, dancing, or yard work. Try to be physically active for at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week - research shows that this helps to red…

The push - a common problem among golfers - sends shots offline right of the intended target (for right-handers). It should not be confused with the slice, which takes the ball to the right on a curving arc from side spin. Frequent causes …

Recent transitory events in the hinterland had led to numerous unstable and muddy landings lording themselves as towns. Cooktown through Townsville, Grasstree to the Broadsound, Rockhampton, Gladstone , Hervey Bay and the Wide Bay All host…

This is a medical condition affecting the skin and is caused by the disorder of the immune system which results in rapid skin accumulation. Psoriasis results in dry itchy skin on feet which flakes and peels. Toenails are one of the common …