Information About Toe Problems
Information about common toe disorders such as corns, bunions, neuromas, fractures, and other conditions that may cause pain and discomfort. Learn about these toe problems and what treatments are available.
Turf Toe
Turf toe is a condition of pain at the base of the big toe. Usually the result of athletic activities on a hard surface, turf toe is especially common in athletes who compete on artificial turf. Treatment of turf toe is usually helpful, but the condition can return.
Turf toe is a condition of pain at the base of the big toe. Usually the result of athletic activities on a hard surface, turf toe is especially common in athletes who compete on artificial turf. Treatment of turf toe is usually helpful, but the condition can return.
Athlete's Foot
A common fungal infection of the feet, athlete's foot can be a difficult problem to solve. Tips on prevention and treatment of this condition.
A common fungal infection of the feet, athlete's foot can be a difficult problem to solve. Tips on prevention and treatment of this condition.
Bunions
Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe.
Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe.
Morton's Neuroma
A Morton's Neuroma, (also called a Morton's toe), is a condition that causes pain in the foot due to a swelling of one of the small nerves of the foot.
A Morton's Neuroma, (also called a Morton's toe), is a condition that causes pain in the foot due to a swelling of one of the small nerves of the foot.
Ingrown Toenail
This condition usually results when pressure from improper shoewear, and improper care of the toenails leads to pain and hypertrophy (or overgrowth) of the tissue at the side of the nail.
This condition usually results when pressure from improper shoewear, and improper care of the toenails leads to pain and hypertrophy (or overgrowth) of the tissue at the side of the nail.
Bunionette
A bunionette is a condition that causes a painful bump on the outside of the foot. Similar to a bunion, a bunionette is usually caused by footwear that constricts the forefoot.
A bunionette is a condition that causes a painful bump on the outside of the foot. Similar to a bunion, a bunionette is usually caused by footwear that constricts the forefoot.
Hammer Toe, Mallet Toe & Claw Toe
The hammer toe, claw toe, and mallet toe deformities are conditions that are most often due to wearing compressive footwear.
The hammer toe, claw toe, and mallet toe deformities are conditions that are most often due to wearing compressive footwear.
Great Toe Arthritis & Bone Spurs
Arthritis and bone spurs of the big toe, a condition called hallux rigidus, is the most common form of foot arthritis. Treatment of hallux rigidus may include surgery.
Arthritis and bone spurs of the big toe, a condition called hallux rigidus, is the most common form of foot arthritis. Treatment of hallux rigidus may include surgery.