Learn more about Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus An osteochondral lesion is an area of damaged cartilage and softened bone on the top of the talus. This can be caused by trauma to the ankle such as an ankle sprain. They may arise spontaneously with no trauma. They may be acute or chronic. The damage […]
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Calcaneal Cuboid Syndrome – A Common Cause of Lateral Foot Pain Calcaneal Cuboid syndrome is an often misdiagnosed and mistreated source of lateral (outside) mid foot pain. It is believed to arise due to disruption to the normal movement of the calcaneocuboid joint. Depending on what you read some refer to the cuboid bone
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What is a Tarsal Coalition? Learn more about its symptoms and Causes A tarsal coalition (also known as peroneal spastic flatfoot, calcaneonavicular bar, talocalcaneal bar, tarsal synostosis, or tarsal dysostosis) is an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot (the tarsal bones). This abnormal connection, which can be composed of bone, cartilage or fibrous tissue,
Learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis – its symptoms and causes What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. It is an autoimmune disease where your immune system doesn’t recognise the tissue lining your joints to be part of your body and attacks
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