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Common Foot And Ankle Common Foot And Ankle Injuries And DiseasesInjuries And Diseases
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Achilles Tendonitis
• Achilles Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon and may include small tears to the tendon.
• If left untreated, the condition can degenerate the tendon and lead to rupture of the tendon
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Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Arthritis is a condition in which the cartilage, which cushions and protects the ends of the bones, begins to deteriorate.
• There are a variety of treatments that can relieve the pain and allow you to remain active.
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Bunions
Bunions often appear as bumps or an enlarged growth on the side of your big toe. Over time the growth can enlarge and cause additional pain and discomfort.
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Diabetic Foot
• Diabetics are prone to foot problems, due to the poor circulation and nerve damage caused by diabetes. Poor circulation reduces your foot's ability to heal.
• Neuropathy or nerve damage can cause a loss of feeling in your foot, removing the ability to detect pain or discomfort.
• Foot care is especially important if you have diabetes.
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Flat Feet
• Flat feet or flat foot is often a disorder with a diverse range of symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability.
• All cases of flat feet or flat foot are a result of a collapse of the arch of the foot causing your entire foot to lay flat when standing.
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Hammer Toe
• Hammertoes are a contracture of one or both joints in the toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toes when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.
• Treatment options vary based on the severity of the hammertoes.
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• Heel pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions or injuries, how you commonly use your feet at work or in sports, your genetics, body type, age and health.
• Any number of ailments including plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, calluses, stress fractures could be cause of heel pain
Heel Pain
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Foot Fractures
A fracture is a partial or complete break in one of the bones in your foot or ankle. Fractures or breaks are often painful but are rarely disabling.
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Best foot and ankle treatment at RNV Podiatry
• RNV Podiatry offers a comprehensive list of podiatric services. We provide the accessibility and personal commitment you expect from an expert podiatrist.
• For your foot and ankle pain treatment visit RNV Podiatry.
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• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best treatment for your foot and ankle problems in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.
• She has performed over 1300 elective and traumatic foot and ankle surgical procedures
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