Symptoms
A sensation of something popping or snapping at the time of injury
Pain toward the back of the foot and heel
Tenderness along the calf into the heel and foot
Swelling in the back of the heel or the foot and ankle
Stiffness when pointing…
The ankle is the most commonly sprained area of the body. The injury occurs when a ligament is stretched or even torn, typically resulting from twisting it. Following a sprain, you may experience pain, swelling, bruising, and an inability to put…
What Is an Ankle/Foot Sprain or Fracture?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (the tissue that connects bone-to-bone to keep the joint in proper position). Ankle sprains are very common injuries. Ligament sprains often happen when walking on uneven…
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome, or CECS, is a well-known condition that affects motocross racers and other athletes who experience repetitive stress. Better known as “arm pump” when it affects the upper extremities, CECS causes a number of…
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and a limited range of motion sometimes occurs. In severe cases, the joint may…
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the wrist to the hand, becomes compressed. The problem involves the narrow bony passage in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, through which nine…
Chondromalacia patellae, also known as runner’s knee, is damage or deterioration to the cartilage behind the kneecap (patella). Imbalances in the muscles that attach to the kneecap (i.e., tight outer thigh muscles and weak inner thigh muscles) can…
What Is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which runs through a tunnel in the elbow, becomes compressed. The condition can result from a variety of causes, including a previous fracture, swelling, arthritis…
What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hereditary disease that causes thickening and tightening in some of the tissue within the palm of the hand. While this condition usually does not cause pain, it can cause a dense cord in…
Symptoms:
Pain in the foot and ankle
Swelling
Stiffness
Joints of the foot and ankle may be warm and tender to the touch
Deformities such as enlarged toe joints or crooked toes
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning…