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A few weeks ago, I had surgery to fix a Jones fracture in my foot with screws. I don't have any more pain or symptoms. Can I go back to basketball and other activities?6 years 9 weeks ago1157
About 10 years ago I had a kidney stone I couldn't pass. The doctor treated me with a special vibration treatment called lithotripsy. It worked very well and I was painfree in two days. Now I have plantar fasciitis in my foot. I've been told this same shock treatment can work on my foot. Is that true?3 years 24 weeks ago510
After enduring years of pain from a neuroma in my foot, my doctor has recommended surgery. What kind of results can I anticipate from surgery?6 years 14 weeks ago852
After six months of chronic calf pain, I went to see me doctor. I was afraid I might have a blood clot. I've been diagnosed with chronic Achilles' tendinopathy. I have a prescription for an antiinflammatory drug and physical therapy. Is this something I can just treat myself?16 weeks 12 hours ago374
All the women in my family develop plantar fasciitis about the time they turn 50. Is this a genetic trait?39 weeks 16 hours ago505
By the end of the work day, I have severe pain in the ball under my big toe. When I take my shoes off, my foot feels much better. The shoes are a good brand, with good arch support. Should I get a different type of shoe?7 years 10 weeks ago684
Can high arches in my feet cause arthritis in my big toes?7 years 10 weeks ago1252
Have you ever heard of a pedorthist? My orthopedic surgeon recommended I see one in our town for new shoes. What do they do?7 weeks 2 days ago74
How can doctors tell if the sesamoid bone in my big toe has a fracture?7 years 10 weeks ago2789
I am a ballet dancer with a large dance company in Texas. I've been told to stop dancing for six weeks while a stress fracture heals. I simply can't do this. What will happen if I keep dancing on this foot?3 years 29 weeks ago890
I am a collegiate high jumper. I somehow ended up with a stress fracture in the small bones under my big toe, the sesamoids. The pain has been going on for months. Now my doctor wants to do surgery to graft new bone where the sesamoids didn't heal. I've been told I won't be able to compete for at least four months after the surgery, which means I'll have to miss the upcoming track season. Why can't the doctor just go in and take the bones out so I can get back to my sport?6 years 40 weeks ago495
I am a dance instructor for ballroom dancing. I take several teams of dancers to state and national competitions every year. I'm starting to develop painful bunions that are affecting my own dancing. If I have surgery for this, how long would I be off my feet?7 weeks 2 days ago66
I am a long-distance runner and have been put off my training schedule because of plantar fasciitis. I also have a bone spur on one side. Does running cause the bone spur?1 year 49 weeks ago864
I am a professional dancer. My doctor said the pain under my big toe is from sesamoiditis. The pain is getting worse as time goes on. Is dancing causing my toe pain? If it is, what can I do so I can keep up with my schedule?7 years 10 weeks ago847
I am really struggling with plantar fasciitis. I've finally decided to go get some help. What kind of treatment and results can I expect?1 year 49 weeks ago614
I bummed up my Achilles tendon during a local high school track meet. Now I have Achilles tendonitis and the doctor told me to stay off it for a month. District track meets will be over by then and I really want to qualify for state. What happens if I go ahead and compete anyway?4 years 2 weeks ago350
I bummed up my Achilles tendon during a local high school track meet. Now I have Achilles tendonitis and the doctor told me to stay off it for a month. District track meets will be over by then and I really want to qualify for state. What happens if I go ahead and compete anyway?4 years 5 weeks ago405
I had a severe bunion operated on last year but it came back. After all the time it took to heal, I'm very disappointed. Does this happen very often?7 weeks 2 days ago103
I had a steroid injection into my Achilles tendon two weeks ago. I didn't really get any relief from the pain and now the skin in that area is turning white. Should I try again and have another injection?4 years 2 weeks ago494
I had a steroid injection into my Achilles tendon two weeks ago. I didn't really get any relief from the pain and now the skin in that area is turning white. Should I try again and have another injection?4 years 5 weeks ago661
I had an Achilles' tendon rupture 12 weeks ago. It was treated surgically. Now I've reinjured myself. It looks like the tendon might have re-ruptured. What do I do now?21 weeks 15 hours ago227
I had bunion surgery that seemed to go pretty well at the time. But now it looks like my toe is going back out. Does this happen very often?31 weeks 6 days ago447
I have a condition called splayfoot. It looks pretty cool but will it cause me problems later on in life?2 years 13 weeks ago913
I have a funny bump on the back of my right heel. It doesn't bother me unless I wear dress shoes. What could be causing this kind of bump?1 year 41 weeks ago2004
I have been dealing with a dance injury for six months affecting the base of my second toe. X-rays were negative and now the doctor wants to send me for a CT scan and an MRI. I'm paying for these tests myself. If I have to choose one over the other, which one is better?3 years 29 weeks ago446
I have been wearing a pair of off-the-shelf orthotics to correct a foot problem. I can't seem to keep them from sliding out the back of my clogs or the front of my sandals. Is there some way to hold them in place?4 years 18 weeks ago472
I have diabetes and some foot problems to go with it. Several of my friends in the local diabetes support group have special shoe inserts they swear by. What are these for?7 weeks 2 days ago67
I have heel spur syndrome. How long should I expect this pain to last?6 years 40 weeks ago595
I have heel spur syndrome. I've been doing physical therapy for two months, but the pain hasn't gone away. What other treatments can I try?6 years 40 weeks ago840
I have heel spurs. What are my treatment options?6 years 40 weeks ago695
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