Foot diseases – treatment

3 October 2011

Foot clavi

The long lasting pressure or friction leads to the formation of hyperkeratotic lesions on the surface of foot skin, which grow, thicken and are referred to as foot clavi. They are not only unaesthetic in look, but also painful. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

Achilles tendonitisDid you know, that Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in a human body?  It joins calf muscles with the calcaneus. Achilles tendon works when we walk, run or jump. Even though it is quite resistant, it may easily develop inflammation due to overuse, injury or disease. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

High-heeled and pointed toe shoes are the main causes of bunions (lat. hallux valgus) in women. Uncomfortable, narrow shoes cause this ugly foot deformity, with the lateral deviation of the big toe. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

If your foot hurts just behind the heel and the pain is so severe, that you find it hard to wear shoes with counters, whereas the painful area is red, you can suspect Achilles tendonitis. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

Summer is the period abundant in sport-related injuries. Nice weather, holiday – this is when we suddenly recall and feel the need to exercise, run or jump. Unfortunately, improper footwear, a lack of a warm-up and slippery ground make it easy to get injured. (more…)

author: ortopeda