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Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be localized to one area or it may be generalized. In the localized type, the most common sites are the palms and soles of the feet.

I am a patient with tarsal coalition. I created this blog to help other patients understand the condition from the patient's point of view. It has simplified anatomy, x-rays, ct-scans, and photography. I track how I am progressing through my recovery from surgery from a practical and emotional standpoint. This... Patient Provider

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs from abnormal pressure on the posterior tibial nerve. The condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. The condition is somewhat uncommon, and can be difficult to diagnose. Highly Reputable

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is due to compression of a nerve called the Posterior Tibial Nerve.The nerve passes into the foot from around the inside of the ankle just below the ankle bone. Just beyond this point, the nerve enters the foot by passing between a muscle and a bone in...

DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES Tendon Transfers A tendon transfer involves release of one end of a tendon from bone or soft tissue and its reattachment to another bone or tendon. A tendon transfer is used when a muscle or group of muscles are weak, torn or paralyzed. The transfer can correct:... Expert

The term "ischemic foot" refers to a lack of adequate arterial blood flow from the heart to the foot. There are a wide variety of possible causes for poor arterial circulation into the foot including arterial blockage from cholesterol deposits, arterial blood clots, arterial spasm, or arterial injury.

Various painful toe conditions and treatments. Curled toes, overlapping & underlapping toes, mallet toe, hammertoe

Activities such as football, basketball, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse show the high incidence of injury to the great toe joint on artificial surfaces.

Ulcerations are a result of a break down of the skin. Ulcerations are classified based upon their depth and their cause. Common ulcerations are due to diabetes, ischemia (poor circulation), and venous stasis (varicose veins).

Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is a very powerful diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of wide array of foot and ankle problems. Your physician may order an ultrasound or perform the ultrasound in their office to help diagnose your foot problem.

Venous stasis refers to loss of proper function of the veins in the legs that would normally carry blood back toward the heart.

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SCOI Presents Anatomy of the Ankle

Patient Information from TheMediWeb site (London England) Written for patients being admitted for the operation.