Heel Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Heel bursitis is a painful and often debilitating condition caused by inflammation of the bursa, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones and tendons. The bursa at the back of the ankle near the heel can become irritated, leading to swelling, discomfort, and limited mobility. For those suffering in this area, seeking effective heel bursitis treatment […]
Understanding In-Toeing and Out-Toeing Is Important For Foot Development
Learning to walk is a process, and children rarely look like experts at first. But as you watch your child develop, you may notice their toes might not point straight ahead when they stand and walk. Feet that turn inward (in-toeing) or outward (out-toeing) are relatively common among young children, but should still prompt an […]
Understanding Sever’s Disease Is Important For Managing Heel Pain
Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is the most common cause of heel pain in children, particularly between the ages of 8 and 14. Despite its name, Sever’s disease is not an actual disease, but rather an overuse injury affecting the growth plate in the heel. It commonly occurs in children who are active in running and […]
Why Understanding Capsulitis Is Important For Preventing Dislocation
Capsulitis is a painful condition affecting the ligaments surrounding the toe joints, most commonly the second toe. If left untreated, it can lead to toe dislocation and crossover toe deformity. Therefore, seeking proper capsulitis treatment is crucial to prevent further complications. At Northwest Extremity Specialists, our Portland-area podiatrists specialize in treating capsulitis and preventing long-term […]
Understanding Your Arch Is Important For Managing Cavus Foot
Cavus foot is a condition where the arch of the foot is abnormally high, leading to excess pressure on the ball and heel when walking or standing. This can cause pain, instability, and deformities like hammertoes or claw toes. The condition can affect one or both feet and develop at any age. Cavus foot treatment […]
Understanding Charcot Foot Is Important For Managing Foot Health
Charcot foot is a serious and potentially disabling condition that affects individuals with neuropathy (nerve damage). The bones in the foot weaken to the point of fracture, and without proper intervention, the joints may collapse, causing the foot to develop a rocker-bottom deformity. At Northwest Extremity Specialists, our Portland-area foot and ankle surgeons specialize in […]
Understanding Equinus Is Important For Proper Ankle Function
What is Equinus?Equinus is a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint is limited. Someone with equinus lacks the flexibility to bring the top of the foot toward the front of the leg. Equinus can occur in one or both feet. When it involves both feet, the limitation of motion is […]
Understanding Accessory Navicular Syndrome Is Important For Managing Pain
What is the Accessory Navicular? The accessory navicular (os navicularum or os tibiale externum) is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot just above the arch. It is incorporated within the posterior tibial tendon, which attaches in this area. An accessory navicular is congenital (present at birth). It […]
Hallux Rigidus
What Is Hallux Rigidus?Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe. ‘Hallux” refers to the big toe, while “rigidus” indicates that the toe is rigid and cannot move. […]
Haglund’s Deformity
What Is Haglund’s Deformity?Haglund’s deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. The soft tissue near the Achilles tendon becomes irritated when the bony enlargement rubs against shoes. This often leads to painful bursitis, which is an inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac between the tendon and bone). CausesHaglund’s deformity is often […]
