Leg and Foot
 Foot Pain and Problems in Leg and Foot
Foot pain is often caused by incorrect foot function. Shoes that don't fit well can make foot problems worse and, in some cases, cause them. ...more
 Understanding Bone Spurs in Leg and Foot
Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone. ...more
 Stretches for Your Lower Legs in Leg and Foot
Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free....more
 Fractures in Leg and Foot
A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, and treatment. ...more
 Stress Fractures in Young Athletes in Leg and Foot
Stress fractures happen when muscles are too tired to take on the impact of exercise, and the bones absorb the added stress. When those bones become too strained, they develop a tiny break known as a stress fracture. ...more
 Ankle Dislocation in Leg and Foot
A joint dislocation is when there is an abnormal separation between the bones of a joint. When this happens in your ankle joint, it's known as an ankle dislocation. It is a severe injury. ...more
 Lisfranc Joint Injury in Leg and Foot
A Lisfranc joint injury is a type of injury to the bones or ligaments in the middle part of your foot. In this type of injury, there also is usually damage to the cartilage covering these bones. ...more
 Pilon Fracture of the Ankle in Leg and Foot
A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that happens near the ankle. Most of the time, it involves breaks in both the tibia and fibula of the lower leg. The lower ends of these bones make up part of the ankle. ...more
 Turf Toe in Leg and Foot
A "turf toe" is a sprain of the largest joint of your big toe. It happens when your toe forcibly bends upwards, such as when you push off into a sprint. ...more
 Foot Pain and Problems in Leg and Foot
Foot pain is often caused by incorrect foot function. Shoes that don't fit well can make foot problems worse and, in some cases, cause them. ...more
 Understanding Bone Spurs in Leg and Foot
Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone. ...more
 Stretches for Your Lower Legs in Leg and Foot
Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free....more
 Fractures in Leg and Foot
A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, and treatment. ...more
 Stress Fractures in Young Athletes in Leg and Foot
Stress fractures happen when muscles are too tired to take on the impact of exercise, and the bones absorb the added stress. When those bones become too strained, they develop a tiny break known as a stress fracture. ...more
 Ankle Dislocation in Leg and Foot
A joint dislocation is when there is an abnormal separation between the bones of a joint. When this happens in your ankle joint, it's known as an ankle dislocation. It is a severe injury. ...more
 Lisfranc Joint Injury in Leg and Foot
A Lisfranc joint injury is a type of injury to the bones or ligaments in the middle part of your foot. In this type of injury, there also is usually damage to the cartilage covering these bones. ...more
 Pilon Fracture of the Ankle in Leg and Foot
A pilon fracture is a type of break of the shinbone (tibia) that happens near the ankle. Most of the time, it involves breaks in both the tibia and fibula of the lower leg. The lower ends of these bones make up part of the ankle. ...more
 Turf Toe in Leg and Foot
A "turf toe" is a sprain of the largest joint of your big toe. It happens when your toe forcibly bends upwards, such as when you push off into a sprint. ...more