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Bunions
A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inner side of the foot at the base of the big toe. Bunions result from poor alignment of the bones that make up the big toe joint. They may get...
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Kneecap (Patellar) Instability
The kneecap, also known as the patella, is a bone located at the front of the knee. Too much side-to-side movement can cause kneecap instability, a condition in which the kneecap becomes too loose and moves out of place.
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Toe and Forefoot Fractures
The toes and feet are made up of many small bones, which include the metatarsals (foot bones) and phalanges (toe bones). Injury involving direct impact to the feet can cause fractures in any of these bones.
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Thumb Arthritis
The thumb is the most common place in the hand to develop arthritis. Thumb arthritis results from the breakdown of cartilage within the joint at the base of the thumb. This results in inflammation and pain with everyday tasks, such...
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Biceps Tendinitis
Inflammation of the biceps tendon is known as biceps tendinitis. It usually develops from overuse over time. Biceps tendinitis often occurs with another shoulder injury, like a rotator cuff tear or labral tear.
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Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, resulting from twisting or rolling the ankle. This overstretches the ligaments that support the ankle, which can make the ankle unstable.
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Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is a common injury to the tendon that helps straighten the fingertip. When this tendon is injured, the fingertip droops down into a bent position, resembling a hammer or mallet.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is a condition that can affect anyone—not just tennis players. It is a form of tendinitis affecting the common extensor tendon that connects some of the wrist muscles to the outer side of the elbow.
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Meniscus Tears
The menisci are small, shock-absorbing cartilage discs within the knee joint. Meniscus tears can occur with planting and twisting injuries or develop gradually with wear and tear over time. Meniscus tears typically cause knee pain and instability.
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Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is a long, strong tendon located at the back of the ankle. This important tendon allows the foot to push off from the ground. Forceful injury or repeated strain over time can damage or irritate the Achilles...
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Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Tears
The quadriceps tendon connects the quadriceps muscles of the thigh to the kneecap, and the patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone. These important tendons must be healthy and strong to allow the knee to function properly.
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De Quervain Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis results from inflammation of the protective covering, called the sheath, that surrounds a tendon. De Quervain tenosynovitis results from inflammation of the tendon sheath that surrounds two tendons of the thumb.
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Small Toe Deformities
Small toe deformities can affect any of the toes except the big toe. They occur when the bones and joints that make up the toes move out of normal alignment. Common types of small toe deformities include mallet toe, hammertoe,...
