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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Talar Dome LesionTalar dome lesions often result from injuries like ankle sprains. If cartilage doesn't heal properly, it may soften or break off, forming loose pieces in ankle
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Os Trigonum SyndromeThe os trigonum, an extra bone, can develop behind the ankle bone (talus), connected by a fibrous band, and is present from birth.
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Pediatric FlatfootFlatfoot, common in both children and adults, involves the partial or total collapse of the foot arch.
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Haglund’s DeformityHaglund's deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel that can irritate the soft tissue near the Achilles tendon when wearing shoes.
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Hallux RigidusHallux rigidus is a condition of the big toe joint, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty in bending over time.
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Fractures of the Fifth MetatarsalFractures often occur in the fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outside of the foot connected to the little toe, including avulsion and Jones fractures.
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Plantar FibromaA plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot within the arch of the foot, embedded in the plantar fascia—a tissue band spanning from heel to toes on the foot's underside
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Accessory Navicular SyndromeAn accessory navicular may go unnoticed if asymptomatic, but it can cause pain, known as accessory navicular syndrome, when aggravated.
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EquinusEquinus is a condition where ankle joint upward bending is limited, resulting in difficulty bringing the foot toward the leg.
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Deep Vein ThrombosisDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the leg but can occur elsewhere in the body.
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Chronic Ankle InstabilityChronic ankle instability is the recurring "giving way" of the outer side of the ankle, often following repeated sprains.
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Charcot FootCharcot foot weakens foot bones due to nerve damage, leading to fractures and eventual changes in foot shape with continued walking.