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50 Common Foot Problems in Older Adults
50 Common Foot Problems in Older Adults affect millions of people as the body ages, with conditions ranging from structural deformities (bunions, hammertoes, and flat feet) to chronic pain disorders (plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and tendonitis). 50 Common Foot Problems in...
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Friction Blisters: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Friction blisters are fluid-filled lesions that develop on the skin surface when repeated mechanical rubbing separates the outer tissue layers and forces the body to fill the gap with protective serum. Friction blisters form because sustained shear force from footwear,...
Hammertoes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hammertoes are a toe deformity where the middle joint of the toe bends abnormally, causing the toe to curl downward. The condition can worsen over time, leading to pain, discomfort, and difficulty walking. Hammertoes Symptoms are characterized by the abnormal bending of...
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compressive neuropathy affecting the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow fibro-osseous canal located along the inner ankle bordered by the medial malleolus and the flexor retinaculum. Tarsal tunnel syndrome...
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Peroneal Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of the peroneal tendons on the outer side of the ankle and foot. Peroneal tendonitis is often caused by repetitive stress or overuse in patients who engage in activities (running, jumping, or frequent lateral movements)....
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Peroneal Tendon Tear: Symptoms and Treatment
A peroneal tendon tear is a physical tear of the peroneal tendons across the lateral ankle or foot, involving partial or complete disruption of the peroneus brevis and peroneus longus. A tear represents actual tissue disruption requiring more targeted management,...
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