Most people have never heard of Sever’s disease until they experience it, or know someone who has it. Named after the physician who first described it in 1912, Sever’s disease is actually very common.
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Turf toe is a common sports injury that affects pro-athletes and hobbyists alike. It happens due to a sprain of the soft tissue surrounding the main joint of the big toe.
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A Paediatric Podiatrist is sometimes colloquially called a “children’s foot doctor” or “children’s Podiatrist”. They focus on the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle issues in newborns, infants, adolescents, and teenagers.
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The heel is essentially a cushion of fatty tissue around the heel bone. The heel bone, one of 26 bones in the foot, is the largest bone in the foot and lies below three bones that make up the ankle joint and the heel is the most common cause of foot pain in children and adults.
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Ingrown toenails can occur at any age and usually occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness and swelling around the nail. If left untreated, they become painful and the nail can grow into the skin quite significantly, leading to infection and bleeding if knocked.
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A Morton's Neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, commonly between the third and fourth toes.
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People with diabetes have a much higher risk of foot injuries and infections, especially in poorly managed diabetes, which results in nerve damage, known as ‘peripheral neuropathy’.
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The plantar plate is a ligamentous structure that connects each toe to its metatarsal (one of the long bones in the feet) in the ball of the foot.
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At The Perth Podiatrists we recommend an orthotic review every twelve months. Here’s why…
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Shin splints can often be resolved within a couple of weeks, however if left untreated, shin splints may lead to tibial stress fractures.
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