PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis is a common and a disabling musculoskeletal disorder primarily affecting the fascial enthesis; it is thought to have a mechanical origin. It is predominantly a clinical diagnosis. Symptoms are stabbing, inferior heel non radiating pain in the morning; the pain becomes worse at the end of the day and can be triggered and…

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Hallux valgus

The common term for hallux valgus is bunion. It is characterized by a mostly painful medial deviation of the metatarsal head 1 and the simultaneous deviation of the ossa phalageale 1 laterally towards the other toes. As a result, deformities and displacements of the other toes may occur.  The causes have not yet been definitively…

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