Bellow are some common conditions we see amongst our patients. This only represents a small list of the various problems that can occur in the foot and ankle. Here at Texas Foot and Ankle Consultants we specialize in all conditions related to your lower extremities. You may wish to click on the conditions bellow to learn more about them.
Achilles Tendon Disorders
The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.
Ankle Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the breakdown & eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints. Cartilage protects & cushions the bones in movement.
Ankle Fractures
A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia or fibula.
Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle
Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by fungus. A fungal infection may occur on any part of the body; on the foot, it is called athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis.
Bunions/ Bunionette
Bunions are a progressive disorder. They begin with a leaning of the big toe, gradually changing the angle of the bones over the years and slowly producing the characteristic bump.
Cavus(High Arch) Foot
Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch. Because of this high arch, an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing.
Foot and Ankle Trauma
Flatfoot is often a complex disorder, with diverse symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability.
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time, it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe.
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth (little) toes.
Ingrown Nails
When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail).
Ligament Injuries
The foot and ankle are composed of several ligament and tendon complexes. Some common ligamentous injuries include:
Morton's Neuroma
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes
Nail Fungus
A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older.
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are tiny hairline breaks that can occur in the bones of the foot. They can be caused by overtraining or overuse, improper training habits or surfaces, improper shoes, flatfoot or other foot deformities and osteoporosis.
Osteochondritis Dissecans
The ankle joint is composed of the bottom of the tibia (shin) bone and the top of the talus (ankle) bone.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Disorders
The posterior tibial tendon serves as one of the major supporting structures of the foot, helping it to function while walking.