Watch as Dr. Elton shares his expertise on foot and ankle injuries during the ski season and answers commonly asked questions in Vail Valley Live's "Ask the Doctor" series.
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Extensor tendonitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons that run along the top of your foot and help you lift your toes become inflamed. This injury most often occurs from excessive use without adequate rest or recovery time, leading to pain and swelling.
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Have you ever woken up with a throbbing pain in the ball of your foot (right under your big toe) that worsens when you walk? Or maybe you've been experiencing stiffness or discomfort in your big toe joint, but you can't seem to figure out what's causing it. If any of this sounds familiar, you might be suffering from a condition called sesamoiditis.
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There are many potential causes of foot arch pain. In some cases, the pain may result from an underlying disease. Other times, an injury might be to blame. Keep reading to learn more about the most common causes of arch pain.
Are you experiencing foot pain? If so, you're not alone. Nearly eight out of 10 people will experience foot pain at some point in their life. In this article, we'll explore seven common foot injuries and how Dr. Elton and his team can help alleviate them.
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Here’s what you need to know about heel fractures and why it's essential to treat this condition promptly.
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The Lisfranc joint is located in the middle of your foot. An injury to this area can severely impact your foot’s function and cause midfoot pain.
Foot reconstruction is a procedure to treat foot disorders or injuries that are impacting your foot’s health and function.
If diagnosed and treated early enough, very few cases of plantar fasciitis require surgery.
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What are the most common types of foot surgery? Good question. Find out on Dr. Elton's foot and ankle blog.
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A broken foot can be especially troublesome, because the foot needs to bear our weight, supporting all of our activities.
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They twist, they turn, the change direction. All this movement can lead to twisted ankles, bent knees, and legs placed in bad positions.
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Dr. Elton specializes in treating disorders of the lower extremities, specifically of the foot and ankle. “That sounds like a pretty narrow focus, but really, I treat everything from bunions and hammertoes to complex ankle problems, to traumatic injuries of the entire lower limb,” he said.
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These 3 Videos answer some of our top foot & ankle questions.
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What are the most common foot conditions? Find out in this infographic from Team Elton.
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You might think that your swollen feet come from just plain using them too much. This may be true in some cases. But swollen feet aren't always caused by overuse.
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If you are a fan of professional sports, you've heard the term "stress fracture of the foot" before. That's because it happens to our pros at a high rate of frequency. But why?
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In the high-energy sport of basketball, it's not a question of if injuries occur, but when. So what can we do to prevent basketball foot & ankle injuries?
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If you're experiencing pain on top of your foot, it could be due to one of these three conditions. Learn more about them and how to treat them here.
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For athletes, foot injuries are always a possibility. Here are 5 of the most common foot injuries.
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