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A bunion, also known as Hallux Abducto Valgus is an enlargement
of bone in the joint at the base of the great toe. Bunions are
often inherited and usually worsen over time. |
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Hammertoe deformity is caused by an inherited muscle
imbalance or an abnormally long proximal phalanx, causing the
toe joints to contract. |
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Heel pain is generally the result of faulty
biomechanics that place too much stress on the heel bone and the
soft tissues that attach to it. |
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Ingrown and thickened nails are two of the more common
nail ailments. Ingrown nails occur when the nail grows into its
surrounding skin, especially in the big toe. Thickened nails can
be caused by pressure from footwear, fungal infections, and conditions
including diabetes and psoriasis. |
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Often seen in patients who wear tight-fitting shoes,
neuroma is caused by the thickening of a interdigital nerve. Signs of
neuromas can include cramping, burning and numbness on the ball of the foot and into the toes. |