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Posted August 27, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Bunion Surgery / Bunionectomy What is a Bunion? A bunion (Hallux Valgus) is an enlarged or prominent bone on the outside of the first, big toe joint. Most bunions are inherited and worsen as the joint responds to abnormal pressure on the foot from tight, restrictive, or flat shoes without support. Pain can range from [...]
Read MorePosted August 27, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Pronated, "Flat Feet" / PT Tendon Dysfunction What Are Pronated Feet? Pronated feet, sometimes called bent or “flat feet,” are a complex deformity revealed and symptomatic when the patient is weight-bearing. This three plane motion (dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction) and collapsing of the inside archway can cause tendon pathology — a.k.a. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Back of Heel Bump / Haglund’s Deformity What is Haglund's Deformity? Sometimes called a “Pump Bump,” Haglund’s Deformity refers to a bone prominence in the back of the heel bone that rubs on the inside of the shoe. This bump is usually located to the outer, upper side of the heel. These bony enlargements on [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Plantar Fasciitis What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an injury or overuse syndrome involving the plantar fascia ligament in the arch of the foot that runs from the ball of the foot to the bottom of the heel. This band of tissue is protective to the deep structures of the foot and is not [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Heel Spur Pain What Are Heel Spurs? A heel spur is a bone growth on the bottom or back of the heel. Foot and heel bone spurs are areas where excess bone has grown forming a small lump which sticks out. The result can become inflamed and painful. The cause of heel spurs can often [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Shin Splints What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints refer to pain in the front of the lower leg along the “shin bone” and slightly to the outside in the muscle group. Shin splints vary in severity from a dull ache to severe pain. Their origin can also come from a “crack” or stress fracture in [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Ankle Sprains What Are Ankle Sprains? An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments that hold together the bones above and below the ankle joint. The main ligaments impacted are just below the bone bumps on the inner and outer side of the ankle. Although the injury can occur to both the inner and [...]
Read MorePosted August 16, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Ankle/Foot Fractures What Are Ankle and Foot Fractures? Ankle fractures can occur in the tibia and/or fibula, as well as the other 26 bones in the foot and vary in severity due to the positioning or type of injury. Unlike sprains, which stress or tear ligaments, fractures vary in severity from a “crack” in the [...]
Read MorePosted August 15, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Ankle Swelling and Pain/Arthritis What is Ankle Arthritis? Ankle arthritis is a medical problem that involves the interior surface of the ankle joint. This painful condition can be caused by normal aging or “wear and tear,” by an injury, or by inflammatory diseases. The problem can involve the cartilage, the inner lining of the joint, [...]
Read MorePosted August 13, 2018 by Dr. Moore
Achilles Injury What is an Achilles Injury? An Achilles injury, or Achilles tendonitis, is an injury due to the overuse, sprain, or complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. This tendon attaches muscles at either end of the bone, and injuries to the Achilles tendon can vary in severity from a dull ache to severe pain. [...]
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