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Here's a brief overview of the structures of the foot and how they work together, plus a look at some common podiatric problems that sometimes result from normal wear and tear, overuse, or injury to the foot.

Your feet are vital shock absorbers. The bottom of your foot strikes the ground with every step. When it hurts, the pain can really disrupt your life.

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Most people with the disease also have psoriasis, a skin c...

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes that occurs in the extremities the feet, legs, hands, and arms. This is the most com...

A diabetic ulcer is an open sore in which partial or full thickness of the skin is lost in a person who has diabetes. These often occur on the feet in people with diabetes mellitus. They usually are painless because the person has decreased sensation in the feet.1

Finger joint pain can affect a person s everyday activities and may have several different causes. Some people experience finger joint pain that worse...

Swan neck deformity is an abnormal positioning of the joints in your fingers. It s named because of the way an affected finger bends, giving it a curv...

Stiff fingers can be cumbersome, and arthritis or minor injuries are common causes. In some cases, health issues involving the bones, connective tissues, or muscles in the hand are responsible.

Wrist tendonitis is a common condition. It involves irritation and inflammation of a tendon at the wrist joint.Wrist tendonitis often occurs where tendons cross each other or pass over a bony area. These are possible sites of irritation. They can lead to pain when you move the wrist.

Impingement of the ulnar nerve causes a radiating pain or numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and edge of the hand this is called ulnar neuropathy, which can be caused by two different conditions known as cubital tunnel syndrome and ulnar tunnel syndrome.