Calluses are an accumulation of skin cells that are harder or thicker than normal skin. Callused areas appear on the foot at high pressured, or friction, sites. Calluses are commonly...

Corns are circumscribed lesions of hard skin that are formed by the body in response to high pressure, or friction, on a small area of the foot. Corns are similar...

Morton’s toe is a congenital condition where the big toe is shorter relative to the second toe. The longer second toe is usually asymptomatic; however, footwear that is too tight...

Overlapping toes, also known as over-riding toes is where one or more of the lesser toes are overlapping an adjacent toe. This condition is often seen in young children. It...

Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of arthritis that affects the joints of the body. The condition differs to osteoarthritis in that it is not overuse in nature. Rheumatoid arthritis is...

Osteoarthritis is the most common ‘arthritic’ condition to affect the joints of the body. It affects a large portion of the population and can be extremely debilitating. An important component...

Bursas are fluid filled sacs located between bone, muscles, tendons and skin. A bursa’s function is to reduce pressure and friction between these tissues by providing cushioning and lubrication during...

Heel Bursitis is a condition where one of the bursae at the back of the heel becomes swollen, inflamed and painful. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that cushions...

Dry skin(anhidrosis) is a common skin condition which is often found among the older population. It can range from mild flaking of the skin, to hard callous lesions that can...

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that evolves from the dermatological skin condition, psoriasis. Psoriatic Arthritis is similar to degenerative osteo arthritis in that it presents with pain within...

A Bunionette or Tailor’s Bunion,  refers to a prominent bone on the outside of the forefoot. It was once referred to as a Tailor’s Bunion due to prevalence among Tailors...

Inversion ankle sprains occur when an individual rolls over on their ankle outwards (heel rolls out and the toes point inwards.). This is the most common way to roll an...