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Resource: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
www.acfas.org

What Is a Bunion?

Bunion Deformity (Hallux Valgus)
A bunion — the result of mechanical imbalance and undue stress on the big toe joint — is a protuberance of the bone or tissue of that joint.

What Is Hammertoe?

Hammertoe is a contracture — or bending — of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. Common symptoms of hammertoes include:

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What Is a Callus?
A callus is a thickened area of skin on the foot caused by pressure and repeated rubbing, such as from a shoe or sock. The rubbing causes the skin to produce a layer of protective skin (a callus). Calluses vary in size, and can become painful.

There are a number of treatments for painful calluses. People who have calluses are cautioned against performing “bathroom surgery”, as this can lead to cuts and infection. A foot and ankle surgeon can evaluate the cause of the calluses and recommend the treatment most appropriate for your condition. However, if the underlying cause of the callus is not treated or removed, the callus may return.

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What Is a Plantar Wart?

A plantar wart is a wart that is a small growth on the skin that develops when the skin is infected by a virus. Warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but typically they appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. Plantar warts most commonly occur in children, adolescents and the elderly. The signs and symptoms of a plantar wart may include:

Plantar warts grow deep into the skin. Usually this growth occurs slowly — the wart starts off small and gets larger over time.

What Is a Neuroma?

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs at the base of the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes its location — in the ball of the foot between the metatarsal bones (the bones extending from the toes to mid-foot). Neuromas may also occur in other locations in the foot.

The thickening, or enlargement, of the nerve is the result of compression and irritation of the nerve. This compression creates swelling, eventually leading to permanent nerve damage. Symptoms of a Morton’s neuroma may include:

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What Is an Ingrown Toenail?

When a toenail is ingrown, the nail is curved downward and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling and warmth in the toe. If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause an infection in the area, which is often marked by drainage and a foul odor.
 
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What Is the Cause of My Heel Pain?

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis – a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed. A foot and ankle surgeon is best trained to distinguish between all the possibilities and determine the underlying source of your heel pain.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed – resulting in heel pain.

The symptoms of plantar fasciitis are:

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How Do I Take Care of My Feet If I’m Diabetic?

Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet. Even a small cut could have serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you might not notice a pebble in your shoe — so you could develop a blister, then a sore, then a stubborn infection that might cause amputation of your foot or leg. To avoid serious foot problems that could result in losing a toe, foot or leg, be sure to follow these guidelines.

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