Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles
Board tricks, repeated foot impact can lead to serious injury. Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills
Board tricks, repeated foot impact can lead to serious injury. Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills
Prime time for foot and ankle injuries. Parents and coaches should think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle
Foot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children cannot explain what is wrong. But it
Before you head to the store to buy your kids shoes, follow these helpful guidelines to prevent or minimize foot problems from poorly fitting or
What Is a Plantar Wart? A wart is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts
What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides
What Is Calcaneal Apophysitis? Calcaneal apophysitis is a painful inflammation of the heel’s growth plate. It typically affects children between the ages of 8 and
Pediatric flatfoot and normal pediatric foot Flatfoot is common in both children and adults. When this deformity occurs in children, it is referred to as