Morton's neuroma ultrasound: how to recognize it and treat it appropriately
Ultrasound is the first-line test for Morton's neuroma: what the scan shows, how it is performed and which treatments follow a confirmed diagnosis.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Neuroma: Symptoms, causes, and treatments to recognize and manage it
A neuroma is a benign thickening of a nerve, in the foot most often Morton's neuroma between the toes. The symptoms, the causes and the treatment options.
Anatomy of the Nerves of the Foot: Functions and Pathologies
The nerves of the foot carry sensation and control movement. Their anatomy, the main nerves and the conditions, from neuroma to neuropathy, that affect them.
Nerves of the foot: why they cause pain, tingling and burning
A twinge, burning or tingling in the toes often comes from the nerves of the foot. Which nerves are involved, why they get irritated and how it is treated.
Nerve Problem: Pain, Tingling, or Numbness in Your Ankle?
Not all ankle pain stems from a sprain or muscle inflammation. Sometimes, the cause is less obvious but equally important: a nerve problem.
Massage for bunions: an effective treatment?
Massage for bunions is often suggested as a natural way to ease pain and stiffness. What it can and cannot do, how it is done and when to see a specialist.
Foot malformations: causes, symptoms, and treatments
Foot malformations can be present from birth or develop over time, from clubfoot to flat feet. The causes, the symptoms and treatment options.
Fluid in the ankle: what it is and why it builds up
Fluid in the ankle, or ankle effusion, is a build-up of synovial fluid in the joint after an injury, arthritis or infection. The causes and how it is treated.
The third metatarsal: causes, symptoms, and treatment
Pain in the middle of the foot or under the toes often involves the third metatarsal: stress fracture, metatarsalgia or overload. Symptoms and treatment.
Haglund's Disease Symptoms: What It Is, Causes, and Treatments
Haglund's disease symptoms: a bony bump at the back of the heel, pain and swelling. How to tell it from a heel spur or Achilles tendonitis.
The muscles of the sole of the foot: anatomy, functions and pathologies
Walking, running, standing for long periods of time… it all depends on a complex and often underestimated muscular system: the muscles of the sole of the foot.
Fourth Toe Fracture: Everything You Need to Know
A fourth toe fracture usually follows a stub or a knock. The symptoms, how to tell it from a bruise, and how it is treated, from buddy taping to surgery.