Category: Ankle and Foot Conditions
Capsulitis of the Second Toe
Anatomy There are five toes in the foot, and the second toe is the longest. It plays a vital role in the structural integrity of the foot, and where the 2nd metatarsal meets the phalangeal bone, it is known as a metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). The MTPJ of the second toe is a hinge joint, and around…
Read moreSprained Ankle vs Broken Ankle
Key differences between a Sprained Ankle and a Broken Ankle A sprained ankle is the tear of one or more of the ligaments that support the ankle, while a broken ankle is a fracture of one or more of the three bones of the ankle joint. A broken ankle requires immediate immobilisation in a walker boot or cast, while a sprained ankle…
Read moreFoot Pain Chart
Outer Foot Conditions: Anterior Process of the Calcaneus Fracture -Tarsal Coalition Cuboid Irritation – Cuboid Fracture – Os Peroneum 5th Metatarsal Fracture – Iselin’s Disease – Peroneal Tendon Enthesopathy – Tailor’s Bunion Outer Ankle Conditions: Sinus Tarsi Syndrome – Lateral Ankle Fracture – Lateral Ankle Sprain – Birfurcate Ligament Sprain Posterior Heel Pain Insertional Achilles…
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