Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle

Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle

by | Sep 30, 2019 | Ankle Pain, Foot, Foot Care

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the wear and loss of cartilage in a joint. Cartilage is the protective smooth layer at the end of bones that allows smooth pain free motion at that joint. Once our cartilage begins to “wear out”, movement and activities become...
Crossover Toe

Crossover Toe

by | Sep 17, 2019 | Foot, Foot Care, Foot Pain

What is 2nd toe joint instability? Ligaments that surround the 2nd toe joint form a capsule with fluid inside the capsule. Instability occurs when one of the ligaments surrounding the joint become “inflamed” or torn. Instability may also be referred to as...