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Foot & Ankle

Information about foot pain, ankle injuries, and lower limb conditions

Conditions: 3

calf

Achilles Tendon Rupture (Complete Tear)

Achilles tendon rupture causes sudden severe calf pain and inability to push off your foot. Learn about surgery vs non-surgical treatment, recovery timeline, and when you can walk and return to sport.

Sudden pop or snap in calfSevere immediate pain in back of ankle/calfCannot push up on toes or walk properly

Foot

Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

Patient guide to bunions—understanding the bump at the base of your big toe, why it develops, conservative treatments like shoes and orthotics, and surgical options if needed. Learn about recovery, realistic expectations, and preventing progression.

Visible bump on inside of foot at base of big toeBig toe pointing toward other toesPain and swelling at the bunion, especially with tight shoes

Head & Neck

Plantar Fasciitis treatment

Comprehensive guide to plantar fasciitis - anatomy, how it develops, diagnosis, conservative treatment, injection therapies, surgical techniques, and evidence-based treatment for orthopaedic exam

Sharp, stabbing heel pain with first steps in morningPain after prolonged standing or getting up from sittingPain that improves with walking but returns after rest

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