Shin splints are a painful condition commonly experienced by athletes during jumping or running. In this condition, the inside or front of the shin bone (tibia) becomes painful due to quick or repetitive motion. Shin splints are most often diagnosed and treated by a...
A tibial plateau fracture is a serious injury commonly observed in athletes. It refers to a crack or breaks in the upper portion of the tibia, or shinbone. The tibial plateau is divided into the medial and lateral condyles, with the lateral plateau more commonly...
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest, longest and heaviest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called the shaft. A femoral shaft fracture is a break that occurs along this long, central portion of the thighbone. These fractures are typically...
Overlapping toes are a common toe deformity where one toe crosses over or rests on top of the toe next to it. The condition most often involves the fifth toe (pinky toe) or the second toe, and it may be present at birth or develop gradually as toe alignment changes...
Total ankle replacement is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pain and restore mobility in individuals suffering from severe ankle arthritis. In addition to these benefits, total ankle replacement can also help prevent degeneration in other joints of the foot by...
