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Committed to helping educate patients about foot & ankle conditions by providing high-quality, accurate, and easy-to-understand information.
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🦶 Pain on the outside of your ankle that just won’t quit?
You might be dealing with Sinus Tarsi Impingement — a sneaky but surprisingly common source of outer ankle pain that’s often underdiagnosed.
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Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Sinus tarsi syndrome is characterized by acute, localized pain in the outside front part of the ankle (sinus tarsi).
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December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Our Perception Of Time May Affect How We Heal | Dr. Lance Silverman
Our Perception Of Time May Affect How We Heal | Dr. Lance Silverman
Our perception of time may affect how quickly we heal from an injury, according to a new study.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - a serious post-operative complication.
Luckily, it's not common!
Surgical Complications
For patients thinking about surgery, It is essential to understand the risks and potential surgical complications associated with your particular procedure.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#FootPain? Check out our interactive Foot Pain Identifier!
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Foot Pain Identifier is committed to helping the world learn about foot and ankle problems. Our written and visual content is designed to provide a clear description of foot and ankle conditions and…
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December 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
That “little ache” on the outside of your foot? Don’t ignore it!
What starts as a dull ache in the outer midfoot can turn into a full-blown fracture — the dreaded Jones fracture. Anyone who suddenly ramps up activity, or who has weaker bones (like from osteoporosis), can be at risk.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Patients that have had surgery to fix a fracture or fuse a bone may have retained hardware that can create discomfort. While most retained hardware is asymptomatic, some patients will develop symptoms...especially in this cold weather!
Painful Hardware
Patients that have previously had surgery to fix a fracture or to fuse a bone of the foot and ankle may have retained hardware that can become prominent and/or creates discomfort. While most retained…
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December 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
👣 Heel pain slowing you down? It might be plantar fasciitis — the most common cause of heel pain. It flares after new workouts or long days on your feet, and that “first step” morning pain is classic.

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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Pain is often most noticeable during the first few steps in the morning.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🦶 Pain on the outside of your ankle? It might be sinus tarsi impingement — when the talus and heel bone pinch a tiny space on the outer ankle, causing sharp or nagging pain.
Most cases improve with targeted therapy, footwear tweaks, or orthotics.

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Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Sinus tarsi syndrome is characterized by acute, localized pain in the outside front part of the ankle (sinus tarsi).
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December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
⚡️That small ache on the outside of your foot? Don’t ignore it. It could be the start of a Jones fracture — a break at the base of the 5th metatarsal, common in high-impact athletes and people with high arches.
Early care helps prevent it from worsening.

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Jones Fracture
A "Jones' fracture" is a special type of stress fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal (Figure 1). The fracture itself often occurs acutely but the repetitive stress that leads up to the sudden…
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December 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🏃♂️ Got heel pain that hits right where your Achilles meets your heel bone?
You might be dealing with insertional Achilles tendinitis — a condition that’s as tricky as it sounds. It’s often part of a “terrible triad”:
1️⃣ The Achilles tendon becomes inflamed right where it attaches to the heel bone.
December 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Check out our 3-part video series on #AchillesTendon Ruptures
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures Part 1 How and Why
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Pinney reviews Achilles tendon ruptures -how and why they occur.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
👟 Got a bump on the top of your foot? It might be a tarsal boss — a bony lump on the midfoot that’s usually harmless but can get irritated by tight shoes or laces.
Most cases improve with padding, skipping lace holes, or roomier shoes.

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Tarsal Boss
Tarsal boss is characterized by a painful prominence on the top of the midfoot. It is often aggravated by constrictive footwear.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Whats your #FootType?
A high-arched foot can lead to a variety of critical problems, including recurring ankle sprains, ankle instability, peroneal tendonitis, 5th metatarsal stress fractures, and sesamoiditis.
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Foot Types
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Pinney from the @FootEducation channel outlines the the spectrum of foot types from flatfeet to high arched feet --and discusses the implications of each foot type on…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Preparing for #FootSurgery?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🦶 Pain under your big toe? It might be sesamoiditis — irritation of two tiny bones under the big toe joint. Common in runners, dancers & anyone on their feet a lot. 👣
Rest, supportive shoes & inserts help — but lingering pain could mean a stress fracture.

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Sesamoiditis
Pain on the bottom of the foot at the base of the great toe is characteristic of sesamoiditis. Symptoms usually originate from excessive, repetitive loading to this area of the foot. Often patients…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Explore the #FootAndAnkle Bones and Joints Anatomy
Bones and Joints of the Foot and Ankle Overview
An overview of the bones of the foot and the joints of the foot is provided.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
👣 That bump by your little toe isn’t just from tight shoes — it might be a bunionette (aka Tailor’s bunion), the smaller cousin of a regular bunion!

It often runs in families & flares up with narrow shoes. Most cases improve with roomy footwear, padding, or inserts.

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Bunionette
A bunionette or tailor's bunion is a prominent deformity at the base of the little toe. It may cause pain if it rubs against a tight shoe.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options of Sural Neuritis, AKA Sural Neuralgia
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Sural Neuritis
Sural neuritis (a.k.a. sural neuralgia) is pain that occurs due to irritation or injury of the sural nerve. The pain is typically described as a burning sensation located on the outside of the foot…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I Can't Put Any Weight On My Foot - Next Steps | Dr. Lance Silverman
I Can't Put Any Weight On My Foot - Next Steps | Dr. Lance Silverman
In today's blog, we take a closer look at what you should do if you can't put any weight on your foot, and we discuss some possible injuries.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Preparing for #Foot or #Ankle Surgery??
Learn about your procedure with our comprehensive list of #FootAndAnkle Surgeries
Surgical Procedures
Lisft of surgical procedures associated with Foot and Ankle Conditions. FootEducation is committed to helping educate patients about foot and ankle conditions by providing high quality, accurate, and…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Only a small percentage of the population is born with foot problems. It is often neglect, and a lack of awareness of proper care -- including ill-fitting shoes -- that bring on the problems. #healthyfeet #patienteducation
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FootEducation is committed to helping the world learn about foot and ankle problems. Our written and visual content is designed to provide a clear description of foot and ankle conditions and their…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Foot Pain Hits These Industries The Hardest | Dr. Lance Silverman
Foot Pain Hits These Industries The Hardest | Dr. Lance Silverman
We take a closer look at how foot pain is affecting workers in different industries in today's blog.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Big toe stiff and painful? 🦶
A cheilectomy removes the bone spur causing the jam — easing pain, restoring motion, and keeping your joint intact.
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Great Toe Cheilectomy
A cheilectomy involves removal of bone spurs that involve the top part of the big toe joint (1st MTP joint). These bone spurs occur as a result of early arthritis of the joint and can cause pain and…
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November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wishing our readers a Spooky and Safe #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM