Some of the foot and ankle conditions our orthopedic doctors treat include:
Arthritis
Arthritis is condition that involves the breakdown of the protective cartilage around the joints, which results in pain, stiffness and inflammation.
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Bunions
If the joint that connects your big toe to your foot has a swollen, sore bump, you may have a bunion. Bunions may occur in families, but many are from wearing tight shoes.
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Cartilage Damage
Cartilage, a tough, flexible tissue found throughout the body, does not have its own blood supply. Blood cells help to repair damaged tissue, therefore damaged cartilage does not heal as quickly as damaged skin or muscles.
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Charcot Arthropathy
Charcot arthropathy is a condition that develops in a patient with peripheral neuropathy. The most common cause of this neuropathy is diabetes.
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Diabetic Foot
People with diabetes are at risk for foot problems such as diabetic foot. All people with diabetes should monitor their feet. If you don't, the consequences can be severe, including amputation.
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Fracture/Stress Fracture
Fracture is condition that involves the breaking of bones, which results in pain.
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Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a deformity that involves a toe other than the big toe. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, so that it resembles a hammer.
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Pediatric Fractures
Childhood fractures occur frequently. From common injuries such as broken wrists or elbows to those that are more complex involving multiple bones, pediatric orthopedists at Emory have the experience to treat your child's injury expediently and appropriately.
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Peroneal Tendon Injury
People having peroneal tendinosis typically have either tried a new exercise or have markedly increased their activities. Characteristic activities include marathon running or others which require repetitive use of the ankle.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by stiffness and inflammation of the main fascia (fibrous connective [ligament-like] tissue) on the bottom of the foot. It is occasionally associated with a bone spur on the heel.
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Shin Splints
Shin splints is a term broadly used to describe pain in the lower extremity brought on by exercise or athletic activity. Most commonly, it refers to medial tibial stress or periostitis.
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Sprain
Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries in sports. A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament that connects one bone to another bone.
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Turf Toe
Turf toe is a sprain of the base of the big toe, where the big toe meets the foot. A sprain stretches or tears the ligaments that support the toe. The injury is called turf toe because it often occurs when playing on artificial turf.
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