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In the developing human body, there are sections of bones known as growth plates. Also known as the epiphyseal plate or physis, the growth plate is the area of growing tissue near the end of the long bones in children and adolescents. Each long bone has at least one growth plate at each end of the bone….

Charcot foot is a disease that attacks the bones, joints, and soft tissue in the feet. It progresses slowly. Unchecked, it can cause painful sores or even change the shape of your foot. The good news is that early diagnosis and intervention can lead to treatment and prevent any permanent damage from occurring. The people who…

If you already have an ongoing relationship with your podiatrist, you’ve taken a great first step in maintaining and protecting your foot health. You probably visit your doctor once a year for an examination that will help identify existing or potential problems and ensure appropriate treatment. But what if something happens in between visits? How…

You have a small gland called the pancreas. It is located about six inches long and located in your torso behind your stomach. Your pancreas is responsible for the production of the hormone insulin which is necessary for the effective regulation of blood sugar levels. When the pancreas produces insufficient insulin, or even none at…

Just like the length of your feet is quantified with a numbered shoe size, the width is sized as well. Do you know yours? B is average. C and D are considered wide sizes and E is extra-wide. Some babies are born with naturally wide feet. Other men and women find that their feet change…

We’ve all heard about the struggles of joint pain, probably from your older relatives and friends. Unfortunately, it is likely a condition that many of us will experience as we age. Why? It is a joint disease that affects the joints in our bodies, especially in our extremities like our feet and ankles. Arthritis causes…

Neuromas have a way of being different from your average foot complication. Any injury dealing with the nerves in your feet can produce unique sensations and levels of pain. A neuroma affects a group of nerves between your toes and typically affect women due to their fashion footwear choices. What are the symptoms? If you have…

Ulcers have the potential to become very dangerous for your foot and ankle health for many reasons. Depending on how well you take care of your feet, it can be a minor issue or horrendous for your overall health. Those who should take this very seriously are diabetics.  Their blood flow and healing ability are lowered…

Flat Feet have a way of complicating normal routines by affecting the way the foot hits the ground. The reason this condition can cause complications is because in normal feet, the tendons in the foot help to lift the middle of the sole off the ground when moving; yet, flat feet cause the arch to be…

Let’s face it, plantar warts are frankly unsightly and not something you want hanging around. To add to their charm, they can also be painful when left to their own devices. They grow on the bottom of the foot and can stick out a bit, but not too much since they are constantly being pressed on. Plantar…