Are you tired of going through some problems in your feet and have no idea about the doctor you need to consult? Sometimes we go through different kinds of unusual health-related issues, but we have no idea which medical professional is the one we need to...
Ankle injuries are fairly common amongst all age groups. This makes sense, since ankles are one of the most important joints in the human body, and they are indispensable to mobility and walking. Your ankles have a wide range of movement; however, forceful trauma can...
If you believe that foot injuries can only be treated by surgeons, you are mistaken. Here, we work under a very different point of view. The fields of physiotherapy and podiatry work best when they join forces! Both these areas of expertise are considered to...
A broken ankle is one of the worst injuries you can get on your ankle joint. A fracture in the ankle can involve the distal ends of the tibia and/or fibula, the talus, or the calcaneus. It can also involve some combination of injuries to...
Have you ever wondered what makes your ankles able to move in so many different directions without getting hurt? Or exactly which structures get injured after an ankle sprain? Ankles are one of the most complex and versatile joints in the human body, and they...
A sprained ankle is a common injury to the ligaments on the ankle. Sprains occur after ligaments are damaged or torn, and their severity can vary greatly. A sprained ankle can also be referred to as a twisted or rolled ankle. Anatomy A ligament is the stretchy,...
Ankle sprains are also known as rolled or twisted ankles. A rolled ankle is a fairly common injury, and it can happen to anyone. Rolled ankles develop when the ligaments that support your ankle joint become strained and damaged, usually as a result of overextending...
The most common cause of ankle pain is a sprained ankle, which occurs when the ligaments in your ankle are stretched beyond their normal range of movement. Depending on the severity of your strain, ligaments can become partially or completely torn, and even detached from...
If you suffer from a persistent and painful ingrown nail, your podiatrist might suggest ingrown toenail surgery. There are different types of ingrown toenail surgery, and they each have different indications, contraindications, and recovery periods. The simplest procedure is the avulsion of the nail bed using...
Most toenail infections are caused by fungus or bacteria; these agents cause different symptoms and require different treatments. That’s why it’s so important to get a proper diagnosis before starting any treatment for your infected toenail. Understanding the cause of your infected toenail is the...