The big toe needs to be able to move freely and plays a vital role in balance. Indeed around 85% of the control of the foot comes from the big toe and it bears almost twice as much weight as the other four toes combined! Problems in either the bone of surrounding soft tissues can...
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The five metatarsals are the long bones that link the tarsal bones to the toes, seen in yellow in the diagram below. They are numbered from one to five, starting from the medial (inner) side of the foot. The first metatarsal bone, the shortest, thickest and strongest metatarsal, links ...
and swelling in the affected joint(s). Patients commonly describe a worsening of pain with touch. Although gout attacks may be slightly different from patient to patient, they typically come on suddenly, occur during the night, and affect the big toe. Other joints and tissues that may have a...
improve flexibility, and support your back's health in the long run. To help you along the way in identifying the cause of your lower back pain, we’ve listed some of the most common causes below. We always recommend consulting with a doctor to further investigate your issue and determine...
knee pain can vary depending on which structure is involved. With infection or an inflammatory process, the whole knee might be swollen and painful, while atorn meniscusor fracture of a bone gives symptoms only in one specific location. ABaker cystwill usually cause pain in the back of the ...
knee pain can vary depending on which structure is involved. With infection or an inflammatory process, the whole knee might be swollen and painful, while atorn meniscusor fracture of a bone gives symptoms only in one specific location. ABaker cystwill usually cause pain in the back of the ...
This pain is centered in the joint where your thigh bone connects to your pelvis. Hip pain can be from arthritis, a fall or other injury, bursitis, or a problem with the structure of your hip. Depending on what’s causing the pain, you might feel it inside your hip or closer to the...
Toe problems and toe deformities such as claw toe and hammer toe happen when the tendons (guiders) that move the toes get too tight or out of balance. Heel Bone (OS Calcis) Fracture Heel bone fractures are one of the most common fractures seen by consultants. They often happen as a re...
The pain may only be in one joint at a time, or in more than one joint. Hip joint pain This pain is centered in the joint where your thigh bone connects to your pelvis. Hip pain can be from arthritis, a fall or other injury, bursitis, or a problem with the structure of your hip...