The Disorders of the Foot :
essential Guide to Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Digital 3D scanner for podiatric analysis and diagnosis of foot and ankle pathologies
Top view of the foot
Hammertoe
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux valgus
Hallux Varus
Bunionnette or Tailors's bunion
Morton's neuroma
Plantar view illustration of a foot
 
Heel spur or Plantar fasciitis
Hallux Valgus
 
Combination of Hallux valgus and Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia
illustration of the external view of the foot
 Bunionnette or Tailors's bunion
Anterior impingement syndrome
Arthrosis and arthritis of the ankle
 Posterior impingement syndrome
illustration of the inside view of the foot
Heel spur or Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendon pathology
Osteoarthritis or Arthritis of the ankle
Hallux Varus
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Valgus

Welcome to thearea dedicated to foot pathologies of the Foot and Ankle Institute. The foot is a complex structure consisting of 26 bones, many joints, ligaments and muscles. Therefore, it is common to experience pain or notice of the deformations that require medical expertise.

You can discover what you may suffer by using our virtual foot interactive below. Flying over the painful areas, you will find detailed explanations on the causes, the conservative treatment and thesurgery of malformations or complaints most common.

The main Disorders of the foot and ankle

The forefoot is the area most often affected by mechanical deformations, often compounded by the fitting. Among the Disorders of the foot that are most common in this area, we find :

  • The Hallux Valgus : Often called “onion”, it is a deviation of the big toe towards the outside. Cis the pathology, the most common one that can become very painful to walk.

  • The Hallux Rigidus : There is osteoarthritis of the big toe, resulting in stiffness and pain in the course of not.

  • The claws of the toes : A retraction of the toes that bend, causing corns and conflicts in the shoe.

  • Morton’s Neuroma : compression of a nerve between the metatarsal heads, causing sharp pains of electric type.

Our visual tool allows you to precisely locate these conditions to better understand your pain.

The center and therear of the foot to bear thebulk of the weight of the body. The pain here are often related to the structure of the foot or on-stress :

  • The flat foot and pes cavus : These disorders static alter the support on the ground and can cause pain in the string (knee, back).

  • The osteoarthritis of the foot : The wear and tear of the cartilage can touch the mid-foot, making walking difficult.

  • Plantar fasciitis (or aponévrosite) : Cis the main cause of the heel pain (talalgies). It is often manifested by sharp pain from the first step in the morning.

Beyond the foot, the ankle joint is key prone to injuries. The Foot and Ankle Institute supports :

  • The instability of the ankle : a Result of sprains to repeat, the ligaments can relax, sometimes requiring a surgery.

  • The pathology of the tendon of Achilles : the simple tendinitis, fracture, this tendon is crucial to the propulsion.

  • Conflicts of ankle : pain in anterior / posterior frequently encountered in athletes (dancers, footballers).

Foot Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment at Foot and Ankle Institute

Identify the Disorders of the foot is the first step to healing. Each foot disorder requires a specific approach for effective treatment. However, the self-diagnosis via our virtual tool does not replace a consultation clinic.

Our foot surgery specialists prefer always a graded approach. We begin by exploring the conservative treatment (orthopedic insoles, physiotherapy, infiltration) before surgery. If surgery is needed, we use the most modern techniques, including surgery and percutaneous mini-invasive way, to ensure a quick recovery.

Don’t let pain take hold. If you recognize your symptoms in our guide to foot disorders, we invite you to make an appointment or contact us for a thorough clinical examination. Early treatment often guarantees better results and a quicker return to mobility.

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