Patient Education
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- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle equinus
- Callous
- Capsulitis
- Ganglion cysts
- General Info About Warts
- Hallux abducto valgus
- Hallux rigidus
- Hammertoe deformity
- Ingrown toenails
- Kohler’s Osteochondroses
- Metarsal Stress Fracture
- Onychomycosis (Fungal toenails)
- Pediatric Flat Foot
- Plantar fasciitis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Shin Splints
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tailor's bunion
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- Shoe Modification
- Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) - Overview
- Richie Brace - AFO
- Dorsiflexory Assist Device (Toe off Brace)
- Diabetic Shoes
- Accommodative Orthotics
- Overview
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- Overview
- Preoperative Care
- Day of Surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Bunionectomy
- Bunionectomy - Post-Op
- Neuroma Surgical Care
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Foot and Ankle Anatomy
The human foot combines complex mechanics and architectural strength. The foot and ankle serve as foundation, shock absorber, and propulsion engine. The foot can sustain enormous pressure because of the dissipation of force over all portions of the foot on contact.
The foot and ankle contain:
• 26 bones in each foot (One-quarter of the bones in the human body are in the feet)
• 33 joints. More than 100 muscles, tendons (fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones), and ligaments (fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones); and a network of blood vessels, nerves, skin, and soft tissue.
The parts working together provide the body with support, balance, and mobility. A structural flaw or malfunction in any one part can result in the development of problems elsewhere in the body. Irregularities in other parts of the body can lead to problems in the feet.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately 16 million Americans with diabetes. Unfortunately, this number continues to grow. Twenty-five percent of persons with diabetes develop foot problems related to the disease. Recognizing this problem, Congress approved the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill, helping thousands of persons with diabetes obtain protective footwear and inserts.
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