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Archive for May, 2010
Understanding Neuromas
Morton’s neuroma is an incredibly painful condition affecting the foot. It is a thickening or swelling of the sensory nerve that runs between the toes. The swelling is usually caused by irritation to the nerve by a neighboring ligament or base of the toe bone. Women seem to experience neuromas more often than men, so [...]
Hallux Rigidus: a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe
Footworks – May 2010 By Dr Alexandra Buk Each day, with every step you take, your big toe bears a tremendous amount of stress- a force equal to about twice your body weight. Most of us don’t realize exactly how much we use our big toe. We tend to take it for granted, unless a [...]