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Subtalar Arthroresis
A subtalar arthoresis is a procedure used to treat painful flat feet...

Hammertoe Repair
... Flat feet can result in hammertoes; this is due to poor mechanics off the foot...

Tarsal Tunnel Repair
... Tarsal tunnel syndrome can be caused by: 1) an injury such as an ankle sprain, fracture, or even a bruise,  2) arthritis, 3) diabetes 4) tumors or cysts pressing on the nerve, 5) sudden unaccustomed athletic activity, 6) varicose veins pressing on or pinching the nerve, 7) congenitally large nerve resulting in compression of the nerve against the ligament that covers the tarsal tunnel, 8) multiple, minimal trauma such as stretching of the nerve due to flexible flat feet, 9) by compensating for other foot or leg problems such as heel pain, short leg syndrome, hip and knee abnormalities, 10) sometimes there is no known cause for tarsal tunnel syndrome and it is therefore considered to be idiopathic...

Foot Pain
...Flat feet, gout, and arthritis increase the risk for bunions...

The Arch Enemy: How to Ease Pain Caused by Flatfoot
...with flat feet, also known as fallen arches, the arches of their feet are either partially or completely collapsed...

Morton's Neuroma: What is it and How to Stop the Pain
...People with foot deformities such as bunions, hammertoes and flat feet are at higher risk for developing a neuroma...

Pregnancy and Foot Pain: How Mothers-to-Be Can Relieve Aching Feet
... Another troubling foot problem that can occur during pregnancy is over-pronation (flat feet) which is caused when a person's arch flattens out upon weight bearing causing the feet to turn in abnormally...

Healthy Footwear Promote Healthy Feet
...if you have flat feet, select shoes with good arch support) Still not ready to part with your favorite pair of sneakers or trendy heels...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
... Foot deformities, such as flat feet, which increase strain on the nerve...

Looking After Little Feet: Proper Foot Care for Your Baby
...A young child can be affected by foot conditions such as: Intoeing Outoeing Flat feet Warts Heel pain Tips for Parents Parents can help promote normal, healthy foot development for their baby...

Prevention and Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis
...People with flat feet, arthritis and other foot problems are also more susceptible to develop Achilles tendonitis due to increased demands placed on the tendon when walking...

Are You Dealing With Bunions?
...Certain factors can also contribute to the development of bunions, such as if you have flat feet or low arches or if your feet pronate (when the ankles roll in towards each other during movement and cause excessive and prolonged pressure on the joints in the feet)...

Accessory Navicular Syndrome
...This can result from any of the following: Trauma, as in a foot or ankle sprain Chronic irritation from shoes or other footwear rubbing against the extra bone Excessive activity or overuse Many people with accessory navicular syndrome also have flat feet (fallen arches)...

Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
...For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet, are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis...

Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
... Sometimes osteoarthritis develops as a result of abnormal foot mechanics such as flat feet or high arches...

Plantar Fasciitis
...For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet, are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis...

Shin Splints
...Contributing causes are flat feet, calf tightness, improper training techniques, worn out or improper shoes/sneakers, as well as running or walking on uneven surfaces...

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
... Causes Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by anything that produces compression on the posterior tibial nerve, such as: A person with flat feet is at risk for developing tarsal tunnel syndrome, because the outward tilting of the heel that occurs with “fallen” arches can produce strain and compression on the nerve...