Hammertoe
HammertoeHammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs due to an imbalance in the tendons, muscles, or ligaments that are responsible for holding the toes in their normal position. This condition may be caused by poor footwear, foot structure, trauma, and disease. The...
Sesamoiditis and the Role of Sesamoid Bones
Sesamoiditis and the Role of Sesamoid BonesSesamoiditis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the sesamoid bones, which are small, round bones embedded within tendons. Two of these bones are located in the ball of the foot, typically under the big toe joint....Sesamoiditis
SesamoiditisSesamoiditis is a condition in which the sesamoid bones in the forefoot become inflamed from physical activity. Sesamoid bones are bones that are not connected to other bones but are located in tendons or muscle. Two of these sesamoid bones are very small...


