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Osteochondritis dessicans is a problem which causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint. It can occur in all age groups.

DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES Osteotomy An osteotomy is a surgical procedure whereby a cut is made through a bone. The pieces of bone are then removed, or repositioned. Sometimes when the pieces are repositioned, they will no longer appear aligned. Notice the overlapping pieces of bone in the illustration. In time, new bone growth will fill in the areas that do not overlap. Lower limb and foot osteotomies will change the shape of the foot and reduce the pain originally created by the deformity.

Circulation disorders includes a large number of different problems with one thing in common, they result in poor blood flow. Specifically, the term peripheral vascular disease refers to blood flow impairment into the feet and legs (although it could include the arms and hands as well).

Plantar fasciitis AAOS Patient Information

Plantar Fasciitis SCOI Patient information

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that is sometimes called a heel spur. This condition causes pain on the bottom of the heel when putting weight on the foot. There are probably many underlying causes of heel pain, and some physicians feel that it is probably more accurate to simply make a diagnosis of heel pain rather than try and define an absolute cause in every instance of heel pain.

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 painful the first few steps in the morning or after rest.

Plantar Fasciitis: A Common Cause of Heel Pain. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, much like a tendon, on the bottom of your foot. It starts at your heel and goes along the bottom of your foot. It attaches to each one of the bones that form the ball of your foot. The plantar fascia works like a rubber band between the heel and the ball of your foot to form the arch of your foot. If the band is short, you'll have a high arch, and if it's long, you'll have a low arch, what some people call flatfeet. A pad of fat in your heel covers the plantar fascia to help absorb the shock of walking. Damage to the plantar fascia can be a cause of heel pain.

A fibroma is a benign fibrous tissue tumor or growth, that can occur anywhere in the body, for example in the uterus they're called fibroids. On the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot, they are called plantar fibromas.

The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. They are caused by a viral infection of the skin. This occurs as a result of direct contact with the virus. They do not spread through the blood stream. They occur more commonly in children than adults.

PHYSIOTHERAPHY When do I start Physiotherapy? At your first follow-up appointment, you will be instructed to start gentle range of motion exercises. These are non-weight bearing exercises and should be done twice a day; 30 repetitions each time. If you have access to a stationary bicycle, you may start to GENTLY pedal. The stationary bicycle should be set at the lowest tension possible. Do not put weight on your operated foot. Keep your Walker Boot on while you pedal

PAIN MANAGEMENT What kind of pain medication will I be prescribed? The local anesthesia you were given at the time of your surgery will wear off after 12 hours. As the local anesthesia wears off you will become more aware of your pain. To manage the pain, your doctor may prescribe an analgesic (pain relieving) or anti-inflammatory medication.

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of several terms to describe a painful, progressive flatfoot deformity in adults. Other terms include posterior tibial tendon insufficiency and adult acquired flatfoot.

Because we use our feet continuously, tendonitis in the foot is a common problem. One of the most frequently affected tendons is the posterior tibial tendon.

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and recurrent inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by round, reddish, dry scaling patches covered by grayish white or silvery white scales.