At the moment of impact, a stubbed toe hurts a lot! This is because there is little to no fat at the front of your toe to help absorb the impact.
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Your podiatrist doesn’t encounter dangerous conditions every day, but when we see a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), we stop everything and act quickly as, without prompt medical intervention, DVT can easily progress into a life-threatening situation.
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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the lower legs and feet, leading to an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.
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A stress fracture is the result of repetitive injury to the same area. It begins as a hairline fissure in the bone and causes pain that begins as slight discomfort and progresses over a period of time.
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Sever’s disease is an injury to the growth plate in the heel that occurs in children, usually in early puberty.
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When the sesamoid bones experience trauma or repetitive force, the tendons that slide across the bones are subject to irritation and inflammation. This is a painful condition called sesamoiditis.
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It’s common for children to experience discomfort in the muscles and even the bones of their legs.
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Ganglion cysts can cause substantial discomfort and limit the range of motion significantly.
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It’s common for podiatrists to see patients with pain at the back of the leg, located roughly between the bottom of the calf muscle and the heel.
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