Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain, stiffness, or irritation affecting the Achilles tendon, commonly caused by overuse, poor footwear, or tight calf muscles.
Podiatry Pathology
Foot & Ankle Glossary
Explore common podiatric conditions affecting the skin, nails, bones, joints, nerves, circulation, and lower limbs.
Athlete's Foot
A fungal skin infection that commonly causes itching, peeling, redness, or cracking between the toes or on the soles.
Bunion
A bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, often causing pain, pressure, redness, and shoe discomfort.
Calluses
Thickened areas of skin caused by repeated friction, pressure, or abnormal weight distribution on the foot.
Charcot Foot
A serious diabetic foot complication where bones and joints weaken, collapse, or deform due to nerve damage.
Corns
Small, concentrated areas of hard skin that usually develop over pressure points, commonly on toes or bony areas.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
An open wound or sore that may develop in people with diabetes, often related to poor circulation, pressure, and nerve damage.
Flat Feet
A foot type where the arch is low or collapsed, which may contribute to foot fatigue, arch pain, ankle pain, or alignment issues.
Fungal Nail Infection
A nail infection that can cause thickened, brittle, yellow, white, or discolored toenails.
Gout
A painful inflammatory joint condition caused by uric acid crystal buildup, often affecting the big toe joint.
Hammertoe
A toe deformity where the toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, often causing pressure, corns, and shoe irritation.
Hammertoe: Cross Over Toe
A toe deformity where the toe(s) cross over an adjacent toe. A result of ligament damage and instability of the small toe joints.
Heel Spurs
A bony growth that may develop on the heel bone (back or bottom), sometimes associated with chronic heel pain or plantar fascia strain.
Ingrown Toenail
A painful nail condition where the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing redness, swelling, or infection.
Metatarsalgia
A common cause of pain in the ball of the foot caused by inflammation of the metatarsals. A result of overuse and lack of arch support.
Morton's Neuroma
A nerve irritation in the forefoot that may cause burning, tingling, numbness, or the feeling of walking on a pebble.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Nerve damage that can cause numbness, burning, tingling, weakness, or loss of sensation in the feet.
Peroneal Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendons that are responsible for stabilizing the foot during gait and for pointing the foot to the side.
Plantar Fasciitis
A common cause of heel pain caused by irritation of the plantar fascia, often worse with first steps in the morning.
Plantar Plate
The ligament on the bottom of the foot that connects the metatarsal and toe. Important for holding the toe in a straigth position
Plantar Warts
Warts on the bottom of the foot caused by a virus, often painful when walking or standing.
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Reduced blood flow to the legs or feet, which may cause pain, slow healing, cold feet, or increased wound risk.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendon that is responsible for holding up the arch. Commonly seen in individuals with lower arches or flat feet.
Sever's Disease
A common cause of heel pain in growing children, usually related to growth plate irritation and activity.
Stress Fracture
A small crack in the bone caused by repetitive stress, overuse, or sudden increases in activity.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
A nerve compression condition near the ankle that may cause burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain in the foot.
Turf Toe
A sprain of the big toe joint, often caused by forceful upward bending of the toe during sports or activity.
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