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What is Toe Shortening Surgery? Toe shortening surgery is an optional procedure that straightens and shortens toes. Any of the toes may be considered long, but the 2nd toe is most commonly long. [...]

What Is A Short Toe (Brachymetarsia)? A short toe (Brachymetatarsia) is characterized by one or more metatarsal bones in the foot being shorter than usual, due to a growth disturbance. It usually [...]

What Is A Flat Foot? A flat foot is a term used to describe a collapsed arch a collapse in the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and sagging of the heel valgus.For-foot flattens and pushed [...]

Ankle Arthritis – Definition and Causes Ankle arthritis commonly results from a history of trauma to the ankle. Traumatic injuries such as ankle fractures may damage the joint structure or create [...]

What is Big Toe Joint Arthritis? Big toe joint arthritis is characterized by an erosion of cartilage, which results in pain and stiffness in the toe joint. The big toe joint, also known as the [...]

What Is An Ankle Fracture? An ankle fracture is basically what we call as “broken ankle”. This means that one or more of the ankle bones are broken. There are two leg bones (the tibia and fibula) [...]

What Is A Tarsal Coalition? Tarsal coalition is a problem of the back part of the foot which causes motion abnormality. This occurs because the bones of the back part of the foot are fused [...]

What Is An Extra Toe (Polydactyly)? Feet Polydactyly is a rare, congenital condition present from birth on one or both feet. In the foot, it is more common (approximately around 80 percent of all [...]

Toenails are the cause of problems for many people. Ingrown toenails press into the skin on one or both sides of the toe, damaging the skin and potentially causing repeated infections. Ingrown [...]

Loss of fat on the bottom of the foot is common as we age, especially in women. This can result in pain and burning, particularly in the ball of the foot. Dr. Levine and Dr. Lautin pioneered a [...]