Metatarsalgia in the athlete can be a debilitating disorder that can lead to loss of function. Forefoot disorders encompass lesser toe abnormalities such as claw toes, hammertoes, mallet toes, and hard and soft corns. More proximally, problems can include intractable…
Extensor Tendons Extensor tendon injuries of the foot and ankle are uncommon, but understanding their diagnosis and treatment can prevent morbidity from neglected care. Anzel et al evaluated 1014 cases of tendon injuries at the Mayo Clinic and noted that…
Hallux Rigidus Definition The term hallux rigidus describes a painful condition of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the great toe characterized by restricted motion (mainly dorsiflexion) and proliferative periarticular bone formation. It was initially reported in 1887 by Davies-Colley, who…
Arthritic Conditions of The Foot Overview Arthritis is the destruction of articular cartilage. Approximately one fourth of the human population will develop foot pain during their lifetime, and a significant percentage of this is due to arthritis. Several types of…
The nails are special cutaneous appendages that have the primary function of protecting the distal phalanx. Only primates have toenails, and whether the first primates with flat nails had an advantage over their peers by being able to remove parasites…
A bunionette deformity is characterized by a painful prominence of the lateral eminence of the fifth metatarsal head. The position of a tailor sitting in a cross-legged position has given rise to the term tailor ' s bunion to describe…
Lesser Toe Deformities Overview Lesser toe deformities can be static or dynamic. They can occur as isolated entities or be associated with deformities of the hallux, midfoot, or hindfoot. Poor footwear is the most commonly attributed cause of lesser toe…