A bone spur is an abnormal overgrowth of bone that develops as a result of your body attempting to repair bone tissue in the wake of injury or natural degeneration. Bone spurs can develop in any area of you body, but they tend to be most common in joints, and a hotspot for spur formation […]
How To Treat Big Toe Tendon Tears
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is where the first long bone in your foot connects with the first bone in your toe. Ligaments, fibrous tissues, tendons and two tiny bones called sesamoids help to support the MTP joint and form what’s known as the plantar complex. Trauma to the plantar complex can damage or tear the […]
5 Common Problems That Affect Your Big Toe
Your big toe is the most commonly injured toe on your foot, and it can be injured in a number of different ways. We see a wide variety of big toe conditions in our line of work, and today, we wanted to share five of the most common conditions we see in our office. Below, […]
What Causes Big Toe Joint Arthritis?
Are you dealing with nagging pain in your big toe, or does it seem like your toe joint is starting to bend upwards a little? If this sounds like you, there’s a chance you’re dealing with arthritis of the toe joint. Left untreated, it will become more painful and you’ll lose some range of motion […]
Turf Toe Injuries – How to Prevent & Treat
How it happens: A turf toe injury occurs when the great toe is forced upward, causing sprains or tears of the plantar ligaments and tendons. How to prevent: When playing on turf or other surfaces that require cutting, stiff shoes that prevent upward motion of the great toe prevent this injury. How to identify the condition: […]