Library of Foot and Ankle Conditions



Ankle Instability
Ankle instability is a condition in which it feels as though the outer side of your ankle is going to give way.
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Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury that most frequently happens when the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched or torn.
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Arthritis
Arthritis is the painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Although we might most commonly associate arthritis with our hands, with 28 bones and more than 30 joints in the foot, arthritis can also plague those extremities, too.
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Athlete's Foot
A chronic, contagious infection caused by various types of fungi known as dermatophytes, athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, does not affect only athletes. Athlete's foot usually starts between the toes or on the arches, but it can spread to the bottoms and sides of your feet.
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Basketball Injuries
With all its running, twisting, turning, and jumping, basketball is one of the hardest games on the feet. Different movements put all the areas of the foot at risk. That is why proper conditioning, stretching, and well-fitting shoes are critical to a healthy enjoyment of the sport.
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Blisters
A blister is a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin. Most blisters on the feet are caused by friction and do not require medical attention. New skin will form underneath the affected area, and the fluid built up in the blister is simply absorbed back into the tissue.
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Bone Spurs
Bone spurs are very common foot problems. They develop most frequently in the heel, near the toes, or on top of the big toe joint.
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Bunions
A bunion is a bone deformity caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base and side of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place.
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Calcaneal Apophysitis
Calcaneal apophysitis (also known as Sever's disease or Sever's condition) is an inflammation of the growth plate of the bone at the back of the heel, the calcaneus.
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Calluses
A callus is a thickened, hardened part of the skin that forms on the bottom of your foot, especially on the ball, the heel, or on the underside of your big toe.
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Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Chronic lateral ankle pain is recurring pain on the outside part of the ankle that often develops after an injury such as an ankle sprain.
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Corns
A corn is an area of thick, hardened, and dead skin usually found where your toes rub together. The inner core of a corn may be soft or hard. A soft corn often shows up between the toes, while a hard corn usually forms on the bony part of, most commonly, the little toe.
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Crush Injuries
A crush injury is exactly (and is as painful) as it sounds: an injury to your foot that damages one or multiple parts of the foot or ankle.
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Custom-Made Orthotics
Custom-made orthotics are shoe inserts that our podiatrist and his team design and make just for you!
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Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. We want our patients in New Orleans to know that it can also decrease your body's ability to fight off infections, which are especially harmful to your feet.
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Diabetic Wound Care
Diabetes leads to many problems, including the development of sores and ulcers on your feet that, in worst case scenarios, can lead to amputations.
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Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Radial Shockwave Therapy is an FDA cleared technology proven to increase the rate of healing for soft tissue tendinopathy.
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Fitness And Your Feet
Your feet are two of the most overlooked body parts when it comes to exercise. As you exercise, pay attention to what your feet are telling you.
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Foot Drop
Foot drop (or drop foot) describes a condition in which you are unable to lift the front part of your foot, which causes the toes to drag on the ground.
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Foot Odor
Foot odor requires no definition, but it may require explanation. We at NOPA are happy to oblige.
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Fractures
Nearly one fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet. A broken or fractured bone in your forefoot or in one of your toes is often painful, but it is rarely disabling.
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Fungal Nails
Toenail fungus is also known as onychomycosis. Fungi make up one of the kingdoms of the natural world and include organisms like yeasts and mushrooms. Fungi feed off of organic matter, and since you are organic, they can live off of you as well, including underneath your toenails.
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Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a deformity of the toe in which the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble an inverted V or a hammer.
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Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. Ingrown toenails most often affect your big toe.
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Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia refers to general foot pain in the metatarsal region of the foot, the area just before the toes at the ball of your foot.
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Morton's Neuroma
A neuroma is an enlarged, benign growth of nerves. It is a thickening of the tissue around the nerve and is sometimes referred to as a "pinched nerve." Morton's neuroma is a thickening of tissues around the nerve that leads to the toes.
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Neuropathy
Neuropathy (also called peripheral neuropathy) refers to the damage of the nerves in the peripheral parts of your body--namely, your fingers and toes.
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Orthotics
Orthotics, also known as orthoses, are any devices inserted into a shoe. They range from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
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Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are warts that appear on the soles of the feet. No, those toads hopping into your backyard from the drainage canal do not cause warts; instead, the human papillomavirus is the culprit.
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Sesamoiditis
Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones, which are those not connected to other bones. Rather, sesamoid bones are embedded within tendons, bundles of cords that connect muscles to bones.
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Shin Splints
Shin splints refer to pain on either side of the leg bone that is caused by muscle or tendon inflammation.
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Sports Injuries
Whether you're playing in a kick ball league, working on your serves to make a run at Wimbledon, or building up your stamina for next year's Crescent City Classic, foot injuries can happen when you're engaged in sports or other athletic activities.
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the posterior tibial nerve, which is located within the tarsal tunnel. The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space on the inside of the ankle next to the ankle bones.
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The Barefoot
Originating in our New Orleans location as a practice adjunct for our post-surgical, diabetic and KerryFlex patients, The Barefoot offers an array of holistic services to facilitate the health and wellness of our patients.
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Toenail Fungus Laser
The PinPointe™ FootLaser™ is the first laser scientifically designed to promote clear nails in patients who suffer from unsightly nail fungus. Clinically proven, this treatment eradicates unsightly nail pathogens without the harmful side effects of oral medications and typically takes only thirty minutes to perform.
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Urgent Foot Care
Dr. Edward Lang and his team at New Orleans Podiatry Associates can quickly treat most urgent situations, such as the removal of a sharp object or other foreign substance, during office hours.
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