Ankle / Foot
Ankle / Foot
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankleinjuriesan...
Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.
The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries.
Start Here
Ankle Problems(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/543.printerview.html
Overviews
Ankle Pain(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ankle-pain/MY00083/METHOD=print
Latest News
Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward(06/18/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_85794.html
FDA Approves New Total Ankle Replacement System (05/27/2009, Food and Drug Administration) - http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm162046.htm
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Ankle Problems(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/543.printerview.html
Bone X-Ray (Radiography)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America) - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bonerad&bhcp=1
Also available in Spanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=bonerad
Conventional Arthrography (Joint X-Ray)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America) - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=arthrog&bhcp=1
Also available in Spanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=arthrog
Treatment
Care of Casts and Splints(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00095
Also available in Spanish http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00496
Foot and Ankle Injuries(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealt...
Foot and Ankle Injuries.aspx
Also available in Spanish http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/EnEspanol/SuMeacutedicoPodiatraHabladeHeridasdePieyTobillo.aspx
Joint and Soft Tissue Injections(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/injuries/774.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/healthy/physical/injuries/774.printerview.html
What Is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footanklesurgeon/
Rehabilitation/Recovery
Ankle Sprain Strengthening Exercises(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=57
Ankle Sprain Stretching Exercises(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=58
MedlinePlus: Mobility AidsFrom the National Institutes of Health - Canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mobilityaids.html
Specific Conditions
Ankle Fractures(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00391
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00209
Broken Ankle/Broken Foot(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/broken-ankle/DS00951/METHOD=print
Chronic Ankle Instability(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/chronic-ankle-instability.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/inestabilidad-cronica-de-tobillo.htm
Equinus(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Equinus.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/equinismo.htm
Fracture of the Talus(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00170
Os Trigonum Syndrome(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/os_trigonum_syndrome.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/Síndrome_del_Hueso_Trígono.htm
Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/osteoarthritis.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/osteoartritis-del-pie-y-el-tobillo.htm
Peroneal Tendon Injuries(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/peroneal-tendon.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/lesiones-del-tendon-peroneo.htm
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00163&return_link=0
Sprained Ankle(American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00150
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00379
Talar Dome Lesion(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Lesion.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/Lesion.htm
Related Issues
Leg Swelling(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/leg-swelling/MY00592/METHOD=print
Questions and Answers about Sprains and StrainsFrom the National Institutes of Health(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) - http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sprains_Strains/default.asp
Health Check Tools
Ankle Injury(DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/ankle-injury/visit-virtual-d...
Ankle Swelling (Both Ankles)(DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/ankle-swelling-bilateral/vis...
Ankle Swelling (One Ankle)(DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/ankle-swelling-unilateral/vi...
Videos
Ankle Sprain(Healthy Roads Media) - http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/english/Files/flv...
Tendon and Ligament Repairs in the Foot and Ankle(OR-Live) - One hour program - http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM/rnh.cfm?id...
Also available in Spanish http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM-Spanish/wr...
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Ankle Injuries From the National Institutes of Health(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%2...
Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Simultaneous reconstruction of the medial and lateral ligament complexes of... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retri...
Article: Micromotion at the fracture site after tibial nailing with four... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retri...
Article: A occult and regular combination injury: the posterior malleolar fracture... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19430243&tool=MedlinePlus
Ankle Injuries and Disorders -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=ankle+injuries[mh]+OR+ankle/ab[mh]+OR+ankle+joint/ab[mh]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+english[la]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt])+NOT+letter[pt]&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
Dictionaries/Glossaries
Glossary of Foot and Ankle Terms(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/scripts/4disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=94
Glossary of Orthopaedic Words(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/glossary.cfm
Directories
Find a Physician (Podiatrist)(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/findphysician/default.htm?disclaimer=1
Find an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle MD(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/directory/person.html?Action=AOFAS&AOFAS_Activity=Directory&MenuKey=123&Time=77704784&SessionID=88303289sfi4661559tb9f1p3j86a4a85344ld49u0034xa00j3495nbi16f1fz7
Find an Orthopaedist(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm
Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - http://www.aaos.org/
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - http://www.aofas.org/
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases From the National Institutes of Health - http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
Children
Pediatric and Adolescent Foot and Ankle Problems(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/childrens_health/hic_pediatric_and_adolescent_foot_and_ankle_problems.aspx
You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages:
Foot Injuries and Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/footinjuriesanddisorders.html
Sprains and Strains - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sprainsandstrains.html
Bones, Joints and Muscles - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bonesjointsandmuscles.html
Injuries and Wounds - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/injuriesandwounds.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Ankle Injuries and Disorders is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Ankle Injuries and Disorders - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/ankle...
Date last updated: July 05 2009
Topic last reviewed: June 03 2009
From MedlinePlus (http://medlineplus.gov), 24 Hour Health Information.
Foot Injuries and Disorders
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/footinjuriesand...
Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:
Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint
Hammer toes - toes that curl downward into a claw-like position
Calluses and corns - thickened skin from friction or pressure
Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet
Fallen arches - also called flat feet
Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging and being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.
Start Here
Common Foot Problems(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/diseaseGroups/feet.htm
Overviews
Adult Foot(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/scripts/4disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=62
Latest News
Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer(06/30/2009, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_86255.html
Diagnosis/Symptoms
Bone X-Ray (Radiography)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America) - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bonerad&bhcp=1
Also available in Spanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=bonerad
Foot Problems(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/544.printerview.html
Foot Push-Up Test(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/push-up.htm
Watch Out for These Red Flags(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=75
Where Does It Hurt?(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=187
Treatment
Foot and Ankle Injuries(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/FootandAnkleInjuries.aspx
Also available in Spanish http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/EnEspanol/SuMeacutedicoPodiatraHabladeHeridasdePieyTobillo.aspx
Forefoot Surgery(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/ForefootSurgery.aspx
Orthotics(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/Orthotics.aspx
Also available in Spanish http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/EnEspanol/SuMeacutedicoPodiatraHabladeOrtesis.aspx
Rearfoot Surgery(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/RearfootSurgery.aspx
Rehabilitation/Recovery
MedlinePlus: Mobility Aids - Canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mobilityaids.html
Disease Management
Acute Inflammation(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/inflammation.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/inflamacion-aguda.htm
Specific Conditions
Arthritis(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/Arthritis.aspx
Also available in Spanish http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/EnEspanol/SuMeacutedicoPodiatraHabladeArtritis.aspx
Blisters: First Aid(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/first-aid-blisters/WL00008/METHOD=print
Broken Ankle/Broken Foot(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/broken-ankle/DS00951/METHOD=print
Burning Feet(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/burning-feet/MY00409/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot)(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/cavus-foot.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/pie-cavo.htm
Charcot Foot(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/charcot-foot.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/pie-de-charcot.htm
Compartment Syndrome(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00204
Corns and Calluses(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/corns-and-calluses/DS00033/METHOD=print
Equinus(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Equinus.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/equinismo.htm
Flexible Flatfoot(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/flatfoot.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/pie-plano-fl...
Foot DropFrom the National Institutes of Health(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/foot_drop/foot_drop.htm
Foot Sprain(InteliHealth) - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtPrint/WSIHW000/9...
Fracture of the Talus(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00170
Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/fifth-metatarsal_fractures.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/fracturas-del-quinto-metatarsiano.htm
Ganglion Cyst(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/ganglion-cyst.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/quiste-de-ganglio.htm
Get Square with Your Feet: Add Arthritis to the Mix(Arthritis Foundation) - http://www.arthritis.org/foot-care.php
Itchy Hands or Feet(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/diseaseGroups/itchyHandsFeet.htm
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fractures(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00162&return_link=0
Malignant Melanoma of the Foot(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Malignant_Melanoma.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/melanoma-maligno-del-pie.htm
Metatarsalgia(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/metatarsalgia/DS00496/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
Morton’s Neuroma(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/mortons-neuroma.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/neuroma-de-morton.htm
Peroneal Tendon Injuries(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/peroneal-tendon.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/lesiones-del-tendon-peroneo.htm
Plantar Fibroma(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Plantar_Fibroma.htm
Plantar Warts(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/plantar-warts/DS00509/METHOD=print
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00166
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/pttd.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/disfuncion-del-tendon-tibial-posterior.htm
Puncture Wounds(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/puncture-wounds.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/heridas-por-puncion.htm
Sesamoid Injuries in the Foot and Turf Toe(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Sesamoid_Injuries.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/lesiones-en-un-hueso-sesamoideo-del-pie.htm
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00379
Tarsal Coalition(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Tarsal_Coalition.htm
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome.htm
Trench Foot or Immersion Foot(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/trenchfoot.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/espanol/trenchfoot.asp
Pictures & Photographs
Callus(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/callus.htm
Corn(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/corn.htm
Pitted Keratolysis(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/pittedKeratolysis.htm
Plantar Wart(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/adult/plantarWart.htm
Health Check Tools
Foot Pain(DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/foot-pain/visit-virtual-doctor.htm
Foot Swelling (DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/foot-swelling-unilateral/visit-virtual-doctor.htm
Numbness of the Feet or Toes(DSHI Systems) - http://www.freemd.com/numbness-of-the-feet-or-toes/visit-virtual-doctor.htm
Videos
Tendon and Ligament Repairs in the Foot and Ankle(OR-Live) - One hour program - http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM/rnh.cfm?id=297
Also available in Spanish http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM-Spanish/wrm_1463/rnh_sp.cfm
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Foot Diseases From the National Institutes of Health(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Foot+Diseases%22
ClinicalTrials.gov: Foot Injuries From the National Institutes of Health(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Foot+Injuries%22
Genetics
Genetics Home Reference: Hand-foot-genital syndromeFrom the National Institutes of Health(National Library of Medicine) - http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=handfootgenitalsyndrome
Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Article: Can shoe inserts from the drugstore relieve foot pain? - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19492435&tool=MedlinePlus
Article: Early results of the Ponseti method for the treatment of... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19487512&tool=MedlinePlus
Article: Computed tomography of the bones of the foot: neoplastic disease. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19478640&tool=MedlinePlus
Foot Injuries and Disorders -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=(foot[majr]+AND+(orthotic+devices[majr]+OR+sports[majr]+OR+athletic+injuries[majr]))+OR+(foot/ab[majr]+OR+tarsal+joints[majr]+OR+foot+injuries[majr]+OR+(foot+diseases[majr]+NOT+(fasciitis,plantar[mh]+OR+heel+spur[mh]+OR+metatarsalgia[mh]))+OR+foot+deformities[majr])+NOT+(leg[majr:noexp]+OR+ankle+injuries[mh]+OR+! ankle[mh]+OR+ankle+joint[mh]+OR+heel[majr]+OR+leg+injuries[majr:noexp]+OR+femoral+fractures[majr:noexp]+OR+tibial+fractures[majr]+OR+leg+bones/injuries[majr:noexp]+OR+diabetic+foot[mh]+OR+tinea+pedis[mh]+OR+toes[majr]+OR+toe+joint[majr]+OR+hammer+toe+syndrome[majr]+OR+hallux+valgus[majr]+OR+hallux+varus[majr])+AND+humans[mh]+AND+english[la]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetn[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+systematic[sb])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
Dictionaries/Glossaries
Glossary of Foot and Ankle Terms(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/scripts/4disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=94
Glossary of Orthopaedic Words(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/glossary.cfm
Directories
American Podiatric Medical Association: Find a Professional(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://iweb.apma.org/buyersguide/professionalsearch.aspx?x=23&y=6
Find a Physician (Podiatrist)(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/findphysician/default.htm?disclaimer=1
Find an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle MD(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) - http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/directory/person.html?Action=AOFAS&AOFAS_Activity=Directory&MenuKey=123&Time=77704784&SessionID=88303289sfi4661559tb9f1p3j86a4a85344ld49u0034xa00j3495nbi16f1fz7
Find an Orthopaedist(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm
Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - http://www.aaos.org/
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - http://www.aofas.org/
American Podiatric Medical Association - http://www.apma.org/
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases From the National Institutes of Health - http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Also available in Spanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
Law and Policy
Medicare(American Podiatric Medical Association) - http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Foot-Health/FootHealthBrochures/GeneralFootHealthBrochures/MedicareBrochures/Medicare.aspx
Statistics
If the Shoe Fits, Wear It(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00146&return_link=0
Children
Blisters, Calluses, and Corns(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/blisters.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/enfermadades/blisters_esp.html
Clubfoot(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00255
Also available in Spanish http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00483
Common Childhood Orthopedic Conditions(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/common_ortho.html
Also available in Spanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/general/common_ortho_esp.html
Flexible Flatfoot in Children(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00046
Intoeing(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00055&return_link=0
Pediatric Flatfoot(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) - http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/pediatric-flatfoot.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.footphysicians.com/espanol/pie-plano-pe...
Polydactyly (Supernumerary Digit)(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/infant/supernumeraryDigit.htm
Problems with Legs and Feet(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/bone/orthopedic_conditions.html
Sweaty Sock Syndrome (Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis)(Logical Images) - http://www.visualdxhealth.com/child/juvenilePlantarDermatosis.htm
Why Do Feet Stink?(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/yucky/feet_stink.html
Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep?(Nemours Foundation) - http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/foot_asleep.html
Seniors
Foot CareFrom the National Institutes of Health(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/footcare.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/footcare-sp.htm
Foot Problems(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=42
You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages:
Ankle Injuries and Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankleinjuriesanddisorders.html
Diabetic Foot - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabeticfoot.html
Foot Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foothealth.html
Heel Injuries and Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heelinjuriesanddisorders.html
Leg Injuries and Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/leginjuriesanddisorders.html
Toe Injuries and Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/toeinjuriesanddisorders.html
Bones, Joints and Muscles - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bonesjointsandmuscles.html
Injuries and Wounds - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/injuriesandwounds.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Foot Injuries and Disorders is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Date last updated: July 11 2009
Topic last reviewed: April 04 2009
From MedlinePlus (http://medlineplus.gov), 24 Hour Health Information.