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Non-invasive imaging technique offers insight into Achilles tendon injury recovery
Achilles tendon injuries are common but challenging to monitor during recovery due to the limitations of current imaging techniques. Researchers, led by Associate Professor Zeng Nan from the International Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, have applied Mueller matrix polarimetry, a non-invasive imaging method, to more accurately observe and evaluate the healing of Achilles tendon injuries.
Foot Problems: Causes of Growths, Pain, and New Symptoms
Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes. Some foot problems are triggered by overuse and standing all day on the job, whereas others are linked to fungal or viral infections that cause unwanted growths.
Total Ankle Replacement Is an Option for Most Patients With End-Stage Ankle Arthritis
Total ankle replacement (TAR) was introduced in the 1970s, but initial design flaws led to significant failures. With TAR now a successful option for patients seeking to preserve motion, surgeons must be aware of both the indications and contraindications for the procedure.
11 Reasons Why Your Foot Hurts When Walking and What to Do
There are numerous reasons you might feel pain in your foot. Injury, poor alignment of the foot bones, or deterioration of the protective cushioning around the bones are a few of the issues that can contribute to foot pain when you walk. Sometimes, the pain worsens with each step. Depending on the cause, rest, specific foot exercises, or at-home remedies, such as ice or over-the-counter pain relievers, can help manage the pain.
5 Surgeries Used to Treat Ankle Arthritis
Ankle arthritis is a condition in which the cartilage of the ankle joint deteriorates, causing pain and restricting movement. Progressive arthritis can lead to bone cysts and the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes). When conservative therapies—such as ankle braces, cushioned insoles, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections, and physical therapy—fail to provide relief, surgery may be considered if the pain and loss of mobility seriously impair your quality of life.
What to Do About Blisters From Athlete’s Foot
Athlete's foot is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and between the toes. It can cause fluid-filled blisters on the feet, as well as other symptoms. It commonly affects people whose feet become sweaty while wearing tight shoes, such as sneakers during physical activity, after exposure to the fungus.
Foot Anatomy and Causes of Pain
The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight.
Ankle Pain Causes and Treatments
The most common ankle pain causes include sprain and inflammation of the tendons (tissue that connects muscles to bone). Chronic conditions, infection, and wear and tear of the bones, muscles, and cartilage can also result in ankle pain.
When Should You Worry About Calf Pain? (and What to Do Next)
Calf muscle pain is common and can be severe, even if the underlying cause is benign (harmless) and reversible, like an exercise-associated muscle cramp or strain. In some cases, though, calf pain is a sign of a serious health problem, like nerve damage, narrowing of blood vessels, or a blood clot deep within a lower leg vein—called deep venous thrombosis.
Bowed Legs in Children and Adults
Bowed legs can occur in all age groups and has several distinct causes. In some people bow legs are a problem that requires treatment, in others, it may be a normal part of development.
