Foot fractures can happen to any of the bones that make up the foot. The amount of force causing this fracture ranges from a minor injury or bump to a strong blow and blunt injury. But what are the causes of foot fractures? And what are the different types and places of this fracture?, And how dangerous and impactful is it on the daily habits that…
Charcot's foot disease is a rare, disabling disorder that affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the feet and ankles. Over time, it can cause painful sores or change the shape of the foot. Charcot's foot disease is an inflammatory process that affects the tissues in the joints and bones in the foot and ankle, and is likely to limit the movement of the injured person as it causes bone deformities that may …
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Ankle joint replacement surgery is one of the most important operations to treat arthritis in the foot in its final stages, as sometimes the only option is to replace the joint after the failure of all conservative treatments. What is the operation to replace the ankle joint? Total joint replacement, also called ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which tissues damaged by…
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Bone protrusion in the foot is one of the very common foot disorders, which worsen, causing pain and deformation of the foot. Treatment options range from relieving symptoms to surgery. What is bony prominence in the foot? A bony prominence in the foot, also called hallux valgus or what is known medically as a bunion, is a bump that forms on the lateral side of the foot…
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Gout disease in the foot, also known as the disease of kings, is arthritis as a result of the accumulation of uric acid crystals in it, after which patients suffer from many and varied symptoms such as bouts of pain, difficulty walking, and redness of the big toe. What is gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden attacks of…
Ankle sprain treatment aims to relieve injury pain and restore normal joint function. Treatment methods for an ankle sprain vary according to the ways in which the joint is injured and the degree or severity of the sprain. What is an ankle sprain injury? Ankle sprain or sprained ankle is a common injury that occurs in people of all ages and in all types of activities, as it is the cause of…
Flat feet treatment is limited to the presence of accompanying symptoms, as it is a common condition, which we treat with traditional treatments such as medicines and physiotherapy without surgical intervention except for necessity. What is flat foot (flatfoot)? In the normal foot, the arch of the foot consists of three arches: the lateral longitudinal, the anterior transverse and the medial longitudinal, which is the highest of the arches, formed by the metatarsal bones in the front and the ankle bones...
Foot arthritis is a common condition that includes irritation of the joints that connect the bones of the foot together, leading to pain and swelling of the foot, which hinders the patient’s movement and gait. Foot arthritis is common in the elderly, obese people, and in foot injuries, and its danger lies in the possibility of deformation of the foot shape in the case of rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about arthritis...
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Ankle ligament tear is a break in the ligaments that connect the bones in the ankle joint as a result of injuries, the most common of which is an ankle sprain, which leads to ankle instability resulting in difficulty walking. Ankle ligament rupture is one of the most serious forms of ankle sprain, as its danger lies in the possibility of developing osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis). Let us learn together about torn ankle ligaments, its causes...
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Ankle swelling is a common condition characterized by swelling of the ankle joint caused by fluid accumulation around the tissues of the feet and ankle as a result of many causes, such as trauma, which leads to difficulty walking. Ankle swelling may result from some diseases, such as heart failure and kidney failure, which calls for concern and the need to treat the cause of the swelling. So what is ankle swelling? Is it a serious problem? what …
