Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain
At some point in their life almost every person is affected by problems with their feet. The foot is a complex structure. Accurate diagnosis is essential to receiving the appropriate treatment. Some common causes of foot pain include:
TOES
Bunions
Hammertoe
Ingrown Toenails
Fungal toenails (Onychomycosis)
Morton’s Neuroma (Intermetatarsal Neuroma)
HEEL
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur Syndrome)
Tarsal Tunnel
Achilles Tendonitis (back of heel)
Haglund’s Deformity (back of heel)
BALL OF THE FOOT
Metatarsalgia
Sesmoiditis
Neuroma
Avascular Necrosis
Plantar Wart
ARCH
Plantar Fasciitis
Adult Acquired Flatfoot
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Accessory Navicular
TOP OF FOOT
Bunions
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Tailor’s Bunion
Ganglion Cyst
ANKLE
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain
High Ankle Sprain
Ankle Fusion
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteochondral Injuries of the Talus
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Peroneal Tendinitis
Peroneal Tendon Tears
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Ankle pain is a common problem. Ankle performance depends on a complex interaction of tendons, muscles, ligaments and bones. A problem with any one part can adversely affect the whole. Accurate diagnosis is essential to receiving the appropriate treatment.