Achilles tendon injuries affect the Achilles tendon, a fibrous band of tissue that
links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this
tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking.
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Achilles tendon repair surgery is a type of surgery to fix a damaged Achilles tendon.
This is the strong, fibrous cord in the lower leg that connects the muscles of your
calf to your heel. It's the largest tendon in your body.
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Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling,
and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. Millions
of people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis.
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An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. Originally, arthroscopy was used mainly for planning a standard open surgery. But with new tools and advanced surgical methods, many conditions can also be treated using an arthroscope. Learn more >
Bunion surgery is done to reduce the pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion.
A bunion is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the
big toe or at the base of the little toe. Read on for details about this surgery.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is an inherited nerve problem. It causes abnormalities in the nerves that supply your feet, legs, hands, and arms. It affects both your motor and sensory nerves. Learn more >
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward.
The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Read on to learn
more about this condition.
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There are many types of foot problems that affect the heels, toes, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints of the foot. The symptoms of foot problems may look like other health conditions and problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. Learn more >
Peripheral neuropathy is a type of damage to the nervous system. Specifically, it is a problem with your peripheral nervous system. This is the network of nerves that sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body. Learn more >
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative
joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes
the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects
the hands, knees, hips, or spine.
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Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. Learn more >
Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. Ankle replacement surgery may make sense for you if you have severe arthritis in your ankle. This can cause symptoms like severe pain, inflammation, and stiffness, which can lead to difficulty walking. Learn more >
The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function, but the surgery
may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem.
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Achilles tendon injuries affect the Achilles tendon, a fibrous band of tissue that
links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this
tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking.
Learn more >
Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon. Learn more >
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