Big toe bandaging: when it's really necessary and how to do it right
Bandaging the big toe can help after a sprain, a bunion flare-up or minor surgery. When it is useful, how to apply it correctly and when to see a doctor.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Calcaneal exostosis: when your heel really hurts
Calcaneal exostosis is a bony growth on the heel bone, often called a heel spur, that causes pain when standing or walking. Causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Calcific iliac enthesitis: When hip pain doesn't give you peace of mind
Calcific iliac enthesitis is inflammation with calcium deposits where tendons attach to the hip bone, causing deep groin or buttock pain. Causes and treatment.
Heel Hematoma: What You Need to Know When Your Foot Fills with Blood
A heel hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin of the heel after a knock or a hard landing. Why it hurts, how long it lasts and how it is treated.
Pain under the foot after running: what you need to know
Pain in the sole of the foot after running can come from plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, a stress fracture or the wrong shoes. The causes and what to do.
Medial plantar nerve pain: when your foot goes haywire
Medial plantar nerve pain is a sharp, electric or burning pain that starts at the heel and spreads to the inner foot and first toes. The causes and treatments.
Heel bruise: what you need to know when your heel really hurts
A heel bruise, or bruised heel bone, usually follows a hard landing or a stone under the foot. The symptoms, how long it takes to heal and how to treat it.
How to Relieve Bunion Pain: Strategies That Actually Work
Today we're talking about how to relieve bunion pain. Because yes, there is something you can do. And surgery isn't always the first option.
Ankle Surgery: When It's Really Needed and What to Expect
Ankle surgery is considered when pain or instability persists despite conservative care: the procedures, from arthroscopy to fusion, and what to expect after.
Arch collapse: when the foot "droops"
Arch collapse happens when the ligaments and tendons that hold up the arch weaken, flattening the foot and altering posture and gait. Causes and treatments.
Thin Ankles: When Surgery Can Help
Speaking of ankles: often those who come to me complaining of "thin ankles" actually also have functional problems. The Achilles tendon can be
Locked ankle after surgery: when recovery doesn't go as it should
A locked ankle after surgery is usually due to swelling, scar tissue or stiffness, and in most cases it improves. Why it happens and how to regain mobility.