Your ankle structure is strengthened and its motion is stabilized by two tendons. One tendon connects the lower leg muscles to the little toe, and the other connects the leg muscles to the arch of the foot.
Both of these … Read More
Cincinnati Foot & Ankle Care
What You Need to Know Before Having Ankle Surgery
Ankle surgery may be recommended by your podiatrist to treat a fracture, arthritis, a torn ligament (severely sprained ankle), deformity, or other conditions that can affect this part of the body. An ankle operation can provide lasting relief from ankle … Read More
Risks of Surgical Bunion Treatment
Bunion surgery is essentially a procedure performed to address the pain and correct the deformity brought on by a bunion, the bony protrusion that develops on the outside of the big toe. The procedure is typically a last-resort option for … Read More
Types of Surgeries that Help with Ankle Pain
You can’t do without your ankle. It plays a crucial role in your ambulation, as it supports your entire body weight, provides you with stability and balance, and absorbs shock when your foot touches the ground. Any problem in your … Read More
What happens if your bunion is left untreated?
What Can Cause Ankle Pain Without Injury?
When we think of an “injury,” we assume trauma that comes from the outside. An ankle injury is often a sprained ankle.
However, as is often the case with the body, an injury can develop internally due to normal age … Read More
Most Common Pediatric Foot Conditions
Children can develop foot conditions that either resolve on their own or are serious and need medical treatment. Fortunately, pediatric foot conditions in children can hardly go unnoticed. It is very easy to spot an abnormality with your child’s feet. … Read More
Could Your Ankle Pain Mean Arthritis?
Your ankle endures a lot of daily strain, especially if you’re often on your feet. The constant impact of walking and standing can make your ankle vulnerable to internal injury and pain.
Many people assume that ankle pain naturally means … Read More
Hallux Limitus as a Cause of Big Toe Joint Pain
Hallux limitus is a foot condition that causes pain and limited movement of the big toe. “Hallux” means “big toe,” and “limitus” is a variant of “limited” – meaning the limited movement of the toe joint.
This condition differs from … Read More
What Happens if Heel Spur Pain Goes Untreated?
About 50% of people who have plantar fasciitis also have heel spurs. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the long band of thick tissue that supports the bottom of your foot from your toes to your … Read More
