Category: Common Disorders

What Is a Neuroma? A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma

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

What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal

What Is Gout? Gout is a disorder that results from the buildup of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects

A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) What Is PTTD? The posterior tibial tendon serves as one of the major supporting structures of the foot, helping it

Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet-even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in

A corn is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin, such

Even though bunions are a common foot deformity, there are misconceptions about them. Many people may unnecessarily suffer the pain of bunions for years before

Athlete’s foot is a skin infection caused by fungus. A fungal infection may occur on any part of the body; on the foot, it is