The Northwest Extremity Specialists are committed to patient education. Fully understanding podiatric or orthopedic condition helps you make confident, informed decisions regarding your treatment and care. Although there is no substitute for an in-person appointment with a specialist, we happily offer our extensive online library of podiatry and orthopedic articles as a resource and service to our patients, as well as the general public.
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Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeTarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression on the posterior tibial nerve, leading to symptoms along its path from the inside of the ankle into the foot.
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Ganglion CystA ganglion cyst is a sac filled with jellylike fluid, arising from a tendon sheath or joint capsule. It forms a knot-like lump beneath the skin's surface.
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Toe and Metatarsal Fractures (Broken toes)Fractures of the toe and metatarsal bones are common among the 26 foot bones, necessitating evaluation by a specialist.
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Sesamoid Injuries in the FootSesamoid injuries affect the foot joint's bones, tendons, and surrounding tissue, often due to high-pressure activities like running and sports.
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is caused by tendon changes, leading to arch support impairment and foot flattening.
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Tailor’s Bunion (Bunionette)Tailor's bunions, less common than regular bunions, occur at the metatarsal "head" where the bone meets the toe, sharing symptoms and causes.
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Tarsal CoalitionA tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot (the tarsal bones).
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Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)Calcaneal fractures typically result from trauma, such as falling from a height or being in a car accident where the heel is crushed against the floorboard.
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GoutGout is a disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects the joint of the big toe.
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Lisfranc InjuriesLisfranc joint injuries often happen in car accident victims, military personnel, athletes, or from simple accidents like missing a step on stairs.
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Morton’s Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)A neuroma, often found in the foot, is nerve tissue thickening. The most common type, Morton's neuroma, occurs between the third and fourth toes.
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Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)Commonly referred to as “poor circulation,” Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) is the restriction of blood flow in the arteries of the leg.