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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Why Foot Pain Isn't Something to Ignore: Common Podiatry Issues ExplainedNorthwest Extremity Specialists' Portland-area podiatrists discuss common conditions that can cause foot pain and how our experts help patients find relief.
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Standing for Long Hours at Work Increases Your Risk of These 5 Common Foot ProblemsLearn from a Portland podiatrist how prolonged standing at work can lead to an increased risk of five common foot and ankle problems.
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Relieve Heel Pain With Shockwave TherapyShockwave therapy can get rid of your heel pain safely and effectively. Shockwave is noninvasive and treats many types of foot and ankle problem and injuries.
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Puncture WoundsPuncture wounds, caused by pointed objects like nails, have small entry holes, while cuts produce long tears in the skin.
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Peroneal Tendon InjuriesThe two peroneal tendons run behind the outer ankle bone, with one attaching to the outer midfoot and the other to the inside of the arch.
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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).