Fungal skin is an infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes fungi and can occur in any part of the body. Fungal skin infections of the foot, widely referred to as “athlete’s foot” or “foot rot“, are medically termed tinea pedis and are a very common skin condition of the foot. Patients with tinea pedis will often complain of itch, dry flaky skin or even tiny blisters on the affected areas.
Corns and calluses are areas of thickened and hard skin (hyperkeratosis) on the body that forms due to pressure and friction. It is most commonly found on the palms of our hands or the soles of our feet. Calluses are generally painless until it becomes very thick where it starts to cause damage to the underlying tissue. Corns, however, are usually painful when pressure is applied and are often misdiagnosed as plantar warts.
It is a myth that corns have “roots” and will resolve when the “roots” are removed. Corns do not have roots and the only effective way to resolve corns is by reducing the amount of friction and pressure over the area.
Osteochondrosis is a group of medical disorders affecting the growth and development of bone and cartilage in young children and adolescents. It can affect any joints of a developing child but are most common in the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Osteochondrosis can cause significant pain and affect the child’s ability to walk.
Kohler’s disease is a rare child’s foot condition that causes midfoot pain and limp. It is a type of osteochondrosis in children and is also known as avascular necrosis of the navicular bone and affects the inner side of the foot arch. Kohler’s disease commonly occurs in children between 3 and 7 years old and is more common in boys. If left untreated, the condition can limit the foot motions and change your child’s gait pattern.
Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is a type of osteochondrosis that causes knee pain in children and adolescents, typically between the ages of 10 and 15. It results from an inflammation of the tibial tuberosity, the bony bump below the kneecap (patella). The condition primarily affects adolescents experiencing a growth spurt and active in running and jumping sports.
Hamstring strain is a common injury of the hamstring muscles that results in posterior thigh pain. Like calf strain, hamstring strain commonly affects individuals who participate in high-impact sports such as football or basketball and can severely affect your ability to walk or run after.
Calf strain is a common injury of the calf muscles that results in posterior leg pain. It commonly affects sports athletes or enthusiasts participating in activities such as football, tennis, or sprints.
Like other muscle strains, such as hamstring strain, a calf strain requires proper management to minimise recurrence risk.
Leg length discrepancy, or leg length inequality, is a common condition that can cause foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, or back pain. This condition is characterized when one of the lower limbs is longer than the other. There are multiple factors that can cause leg length discrepancy, ranging from congenital (inborn), to injury-related, to iatrogenic (past medical treatment such as surgery). A leg length discrepancy of less than 1cm is often considered mild and some individuals may be asymptomatic. However, leg length discrepancy can cause tightness and stress on one side of the lower limb or body over time and is an associated risk factor for many musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limbs.
Ankle impingement is a common condition that can cause ankle pain, discomfort, and limitations in mobility. It occurs when soft tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules, become pinched or compressed between the bones of the ankle joint. Individuals with ankle impingement typically find difficulty performing physical activities, and the condition is worse with higher-impact movements.
Whether you’re an athlete pushing your limits or navigating daily activities, understanding ankle impingement is crucial for prompt diagnosis and effective management. In this article, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for ankle impingement, as well as how our podiatry clinic in Singapore can help you find relief.
If you are suffering from constant nagging pain or aches deep within your ankle, you might suffer from Talar dome injuries, and this article is right for you. Talar dome injuries are one of the most common conditions following an ankle trauma or ankle sprain, and it is quite often overlooked as its symptoms can be very similar to a usual ankle sprain.
Talar dome injuries refer to a type of ankle injury that occurs when there is damage to the cartilage and bone within the ankle joint. The talus bone is located in the ankle joint and helps to support the weight of the body. When the cartilage or bone of the talus is damaged, which is often due to an impact against the shinbone, it can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty in bearing weight.
Hallux rigidus is the condition that causes stiffness and reduced range of motion of the big toe joint. Patients with this condition will have difficulty trying to bend the big toe and often experience pain at the big toe joint when walking or doing physical activity.
Theoretically, we need a minimum of 65 degrees of extension (bending upwards) of the big toe for normal gait patterns. Restriction at the big toe joint affects our propulsion significantly and causes problems to other parts of the foot.
Sesamoiditis is a condition that causes metatarsalgia or foot pain under the ball of the big toe joint. It is a result of inflammation when the sesamoid bones are injured. Sesamoids are a pair of oval-shaped bones that sits under the first metatarsal bone, and it plays a vital part in acting as a fulcrum to allow the tendon (flexor hallucis longus) to pull and flex our big toe effectively and efficiently.
If poorly managed, Sesamoiditis can lead to a stress fracture, fracture or even avascular necrosis (“dying”) of the sesamoid bones.
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