Ankle/Hindfoot Conditions
There are many conditions that can affect the ankle or hind foot. Sometimes these are tendon problems but can also include ligaments, joints and other soft tissue structures
Foot Conditions
General foot conditions can develop from a young age, or not present until later in life. Most problems that occur are due to wear and tear, with no specific cause for the onset of symptoms. For some there can be a specific injury sustained. These are some common conditions treated by Mr. Cichero.
Cavus Foot
Diabetes
Flat Feet
Foot Arthritis
Heel Pain
Metatarsalgia
Morton's Neuroma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Soft Tissue Mass
Fractures
There are a many bones in the foot which are susceptible to fractures. There are a different types of fractures that can be broadly classified as follows: Stress fractures, acute traumatic fractures and insufficiency fractures.
Toe Conditions
Toe conditions can be the result of hereditary or congenital causes or acquired over time. Often footwear can exacerbate problems. Sometime these can be managed with simple conservative non-surgical treatment, but other times may require surgery to correct the problem. Below are a few of the more common foot problems.
Arthritis of the Big Toe
Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
Freiberg's Disease
Hammer Toe
Ingrown Toenails
Sesamoid Pain
Tailor's Bunion
