Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for a Broken FootOne out of ten broken bones is reported to be in the feet. When an object crushes, bends, or stretches the bone beyond acceptable ranges, bones break. A break in the foot is either a fracture or a straight break. The...
Comparing Types of Jones FracturesA Jones fracture and a pseudo Jones fracture both affect the long bone on the outer side of the foot near the little toe. However, these fractures happen in different areas and heal in different ways. A pseudo Jones fracture, also...
Corns and CallusesA corn is a lesion that forms in the skin of the foot, and it is typically circular in shape, small in size, and thick and rough in texture. A corn generally occurs as a result of repeated pressure on the skin; one example of this is the...
Understanding Foot CornsA foot corn is a thickened area of skin that develops from repeated pressure or friction. It often appears as a small, raised bump with a hardened center that can become painful when pressed. There are different types of corns. Hard corns...
Ingrown Toenail CareAn ingrown toenail is a nail that has curved downward and grows into the skin. This typically occurs at the nail borders, or the sides of the nail. As a result, pain, redness, swelling, and warmth may occur in the toe. If a break...
