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An ankle fracture refers to a partial or complete break in a bone of the ankle. People sometimes confuse ankle fractures with ankle sprains. While these injuries often occur simultaneously, they are different and will require proper diagnosis and treatment. If you have fractured your ankle, you may have symptoms such as pain at the site… Read more »
Broken ankles are a serious injury that can lead to an inability to walk, function, and also cause a significant amount of pain. A broken ankle is a break in one of the three bones in your body that connect at the ankle joint: the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. The tibia and fibula… Read more »
Ingrown toenails occur as a result of the sides and corners of the toenail digging and growing into the skin surrounding the nail. Common causes of ingrown toenails include poorly fitting shoes, improperly trimmed toenails, a toe injury, repetitive activities like soccer or running, sweaty feet, or obesity. Symptoms include pain or tenderness in the nail,… Read more »
Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are a common foot ailment and it is very unpleasant to experience. The condition is caused by an increase in pressure from the ingrowth of the nail edge into the skin of the toe. Ingrown toenails commonly cause pain in those who experience them. In some cases, the skin surrounding the ingrown… Read more »
Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a bone condition in which the growth plate of the heel bone becomes inflamed. This condition is most common among children between the ages of 8 and 15, especially those who participate in sports that require a lot of running or jumping. The signs and symptoms of… Read more »
