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A Plantar Plate Tear is a serious injury to the ball of the foot that affects the ligament that spans across the forefoot and connects the toe to the corresponding metatarsal of the foot. A ligament attaches a bone to a bone and each foot contains four of these plantar plates.
From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Patient's Guide to Lisfranc Injuries
Lisfranc injuries are often caused by trauma, such as by direct impact when a heavy object is dropped on the foot or...
Softening the Blow: Dealing with Submetatarsal Bursitis
Submetatarsal bursitis is typically caused by repetitive friction, pressure, or irritation in the ball of the foot, particularly under the metatarsal heads....
Heel Bursitis: Why it Happens and How to Heal It
Do you have a steady ache right at the back of the heel? Does it tend to get worse when walking or...
Understanding the Bony Bump: A Guide to Haglund's Deformity
A bone spur on the back of the heel is known as Haglund’s deformity, which causes heel pain swelling and redness where...
Achilles Tendonitis 101: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Achilles Tendonitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of the Achilles tendon, which is the thick band of tissue that...
Tackling Turf Toe: Tips for Rapid Recovery
Turf toe often occurs in athletes who play sports on artificial turf surfaces, which can be quite firm, leading to increased stress...