Foot and Ankle Deformities Foot and ankle deformities are often a result of traumatic injuries, congenital abnormalities (something you are born with), or diseases that affect nerves, muscles, and bones, such as diabetes, muscular dystrophies, tumors, and infections. Types of Foot & Ankle Deformities that Cause Pain and Dysfunction Trauma that has caused changes to bone development and/or improper fracture ...

Hammer Toe Hammer toe and mallet toe are foot problems that cause a bend in a toe or toes. A hammer toe is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. Wearing shoes that don’t fit well can cause hammertoe and mallet toe. Other causes are foot injury and certain illnesses, such as diabetes. Often the ...

Joint Pain Age is also a factor responsible for Joint Pain. Joint Pain is usually felt in the hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine. Pain may be constant or it can come and go. Sometimes the joint can feel stiff, achy, or sore. Some patients complain of a burning, throbbing, or “grating” sensation. In addition, the joint may feel stiff ...

Heel pain The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis, which affects the bottom of the heel, and Achilles tendinitis, which affects the back of the heel. A sore heel is a common foot and ankle complaint. Rest, orthotics and stretching ease pain over time. If you ignore and don’t treat heel pain, you may develop chronic problems ...

Heel Spurs A heel spurs is a bony growth that pokes out below your back heel bone inside your foot. Heel spurs happen when there’s stress on your foot ligaments. Most people don’t realize they have a heel spur until they seek help for heel pain. Heel spurs can’t be cured. Healthcare providers recommend non-surgical treatments to ease symptoms associated ...