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Foot problems including hammertoes, Tailor's bunion, ganglion and inclusion cysts, Piezogenic papules, lipomas, fibromas and giant cell tumors.

There are several different causes of lumps and bumps on the top of the toes and foot. Working from the toes back these are: Muco-Cutaneous Cyst, Hammertoe Deformity, Hallux Limitus, Metatarsal-Cuniform Exostosis, Ganglion and Lipoma

When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone.

When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone

When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone.

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors. However, they are not in the purest sense a tumor. They are a swelling within the nerve that may result in permanent nerve damage.

Osteochondritis dessicans is a problem which causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint. It can occur in all age groups. Highly Reputable

DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES Osteotomy An osteotomy is a surgical procedure whereby a cut is made through a bone. The pieces of bone are then removed, or repositioned. Sometimes when the pieces are repositioned, they will no longer appear aligned. Notice the overlapping pieces of bone in the illustration. In time, new... Expert

Circulation disorders includes a large number of different problems with one thing in common, they result in poor blood flow. Specifically, the term peripheral vascular disease refers to blood flow impairment into the feet and legs (although it could include the arms and hands as well).

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that is sometimes called a heel spur. This condition causes pain on the bottom of the heel when putting weight on the foot. There are probably many underlying causes of heel pain, and some physicians feel that it is probably more accurate to simply make... Highly Reputable

A common foot complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel. This is often referred to as heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. It commonly is painful the first few steps in the morning or after rest.

A fibroma is a benign fibrous tissue tumor or growth, that can occur anywhere in the body, for example in the uterus they're called fibroids. On the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot, they are called plantar fibromas.

The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. They are caused by a viral infection of the skin. This occurs as a result of direct contact with the virus. They do not spread through the blood stream. They occur more commonly in children than adults.

PHYSIOTHERAPHY When do I start Physiotherapy? At your first follow-up appointment, you will be instructed to start gentle range of motion exercises. These are non-weight bearing exercises and should be done twice a day; 30 repetitions each time. If you have access to a stationary bicycle, you may start to GENTLY pedal.... Expert

PAIN MANAGEMENT What kind of pain medication will I be prescribed? The local anesthesia you were given at the time of your surgery will wear off after 12 hours. As the local anesthesia wears off you will become more aware of your pain. To manage the pain, your doctor may prescribe... Expert