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A fibroma is a benign fibrous tissue tumor or growth, that can occur anywhere in the body, for example in the uterus they're called fibroids. On the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot, they are called plantar fibromas.

The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. They are caused by a viral infection of the skin. This occurs as a result of direct contact with the virus. They do not spread through the blood stream. They occur more commonly in children than adults.

PHYSIOTHERAPHY When do I start Physiotherapy? At your first follow-up appointment, you will be instructed to start gentle range of motion exercises. These are non-weight bearing exercises and should be done twice a day; 30 repetitions each time. If you have access to a stationary bicycle, you may start to GENTLY pedal.... Expert

PAIN MANAGEMENT What kind of pain medication will I be prescribed? The local anesthesia you were given at the time of your surgery will wear off after 12 hours. As the local anesthesia wears off you will become more aware of your pain. To manage the pain, your doctor may prescribe... Expert

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of several terms to describe a painful, progressive flatfoot deformity in adults. Other terms include posterior tibial tendon insufficiency and adult acquired flatfoot.

Because we use our feet continuously, tendonitis in the foot is a common problem. One of the most frequently affected tendons is the posterior tibial tendon. Highly Reputable

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and recurrent inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by round, reddish, dry scaling patches covered by grayish white or silvery white scales.

Gout is caused by abnormal metabolism of substances called purines that result in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood stream. Purines are a by-product of cell break down. When the excretion of the uric acid is hampered the accumulated uric acid in the blood stream causes crystalline deposits...

THE RISKS OF HAVING SURGERY Do you know the risks and benefits of surgery? The purpose of your operation is to decrease pain and improve the function of the foot. In some cases, that involves fusion of parts of the foot and/or tendon transfers. Most of the time the operation goes smoothly and... Expert

Sesamoid bones are commonly found in and around joints. While sesamoid bones can be found around any joint in the foot, they are consistently found within the joint of the great toe. The great toe joint contains 2 sesamoid bones, the tibial and fibular sesamoids.

Sever's Disease: A Common Cause of Heel Pain

Information on skin problems of the foot and ankle including Malignant Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Venous Stasis and Diabetic Dermopathy. Patient Provider

Information on the signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle, as well as first aid treatment and a full rehabilitation programme.

Information on the most common stress fractures and causes, as well as symptoms and treatment methods

Stress fractures in the foot bones are particularly common in runners and soldiers and especially in the metatarsals and calcaneus