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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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.
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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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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.