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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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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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Gout: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Gout is a uric acid crystal-induced inflammatory arthritis marked by sudden joint pain, swelling, and redness from monosodium urate crystal deposits accumulating within joint spaces. Gout targets the first metatarsophalangeal joint, with serum uric acid levels exceeding 6.8 mg/dL triggering...

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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is an orthopedic condition involving inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia plays a crucial role in supporting...

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