Intermetatarsal Bursitis
Intermetatarsal Bursitis Anatomic Considerations In a manner analogous to that of the digital nerves of the hand, the digital nerves of the foot travel through the intrametatarsal space to innervate…
Sesamoiditis
Sesamoiditis Anatomic Considerations The sesamoid bones are small, rounded structures that are embedded in the flexor tendons of the foot and usually are in close proximity to the joints. Sesamoid…
Plantar Fasciitis and Other Abnormalities of the Plantar Fascia
Plantar Fasciitis and Other Abnormalities of the Plantar Fascia Anatomic Considerations The plantar fascia is made up of thick, longitudinally oriented connective tissue that is tightly attached to the plantar…
Morton Neuroma Syndrome
Morton Neuroma Syndrome Anatomic Considerations In a manner analogous to that of the digital nerves of the hand, the digital nerves of the foot travel through the intrametatarsal space to…
Arthritis and Other Abnormalities of the Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints
Arthritis and Other Abnormalities of the Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints Anatomic Considerations The metatarsophalangeal joints of the toes are condyloid joints characterized by the articulation of the rounded articular surfaces…
Hammer Toe, Claw Toe, and Mallet Toe Pain Syndromes
Hammer Toe, Claw Toe, and Mallet Toe Pain Syndromes Anatomic Considerations The interphalangeal joints of the foot are ginglymoid joints (Fig. 21.1). Each joint has its own capsule. The articular…
Bunionette
Bunionette Anatomic Considerations The metatarsophalangeal joints are condyloid joints characterized by the articulation of the rounded articular surfaces of the metatarsal heads into the shallow concavities of the articular surfaces…
Achilles Tendinitis and Other Abnormalities of the Achilles Tendon
Achilles Tendinitis and Other Abnormalities of the Achilles Tendon Anatomic Considerations The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body, yet is also very susceptible to rupture….
Hallux Valgus Deformity
Hallux Valgus Deformity Anatomic Considerations The metatarsophalangeal joints are condyloid joints characterized by the articulation of the rounded articular surfaces of the metatarsal heads into the shallow concavities of the…
Calcaneal Spurs
Calcaneal Spurs Anatomic Considerations The calcaneus is the largest of the tarsal bones (Fig. 17.1). The main function of the calcaneus is to transfer the weight of the body to…
