The Interactive Foot and Ankle

Forefoot |
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Metatarsals |
More significant fractures can be due to crushing injuries of the foot and can also be associated with significant midfoot ligament damage. |
Midfoot |
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Mallet toe |
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Bunionette |
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Heel Pain |
Other causes of pain in this area are stress fractures, however this is quite rare. Severe falls onto the heel can result in fracture which may require surgery if they are significantly crushed. |
Achilles and Heel |
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Big toe |
Pain around the tip of the big toe is often caused by an ingrown toenail. This can become infected and requires treatment with antibiotics or occasionally surgery to stop it recurring. Other causes of pain include arthritis in the inter-phalangeal joint which is just adjacent to the nail. |
Lesser toes |
Like hammer toes, mallet toe deformities can result in pressure on the tip of the toe causing pain and occasionally affect the toenail. LIke for hammer toes, surgery can correct such deformities if non-operative measures are unsuccessful. Pain between the toes can result from corns caused by crowding of the toes in conditions such as bunions or arthritis. |
Forefoot |
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Outside of ankle |
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Outside of the foot |
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Front of the ankle |
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Midfoot and inside of ankle |
Pain on the inside of the ankle is most commonly caused by inflammation or wear-and-tear of the tibialis posterior tendon. Over time this can cause the foot to flatten out and sometimes lead to arthritis. Commonly, treatment with custom SOFT full length orthotics can help with the pain, however some patient occasionally require surgery. Other causes of pain on the inside of the foot arthritis and inflammation of the tibialis anterior tendon. |
Outside of ankle |
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Inside of ankle |
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Back of heel and Achilles |
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Toe pain |
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Big toe pain |
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Bunion pain |
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