The plantar plate is a ligament that runs along the ball of your foot, connecting the toe joints. When strained, it can tear, causing pain and instability.
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Here’s how hammertoe is caused and when it’s time to seek medical treatment from an orthopaedic professional.
The majority of stress fractures are caused by overuse through repetitive activity. If left undiagnosed or untreated, the stress fracture will often turn into a complete fracture of the bone.
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Flatfoot occurs when the inside arches of the foot are flattened, often developed in childhood when the arches don’t form correctly (or at all).
Studies estimate that over half of all distance runners will experience an injury to the foot or ankle. Here are some common running injuries (and what you can do about them).
Foot reconstruction is a procedure to treat foot disorders or injuries that are impacting your foot’s health and function.
Achilles Tendinosis is a chronic condition caused by microtears in the tendon. Here’s how Achilles tendinosis occurs as well as the treatment options for this painful ankle condition.
If diagnosed and treated early enough, very few cases of plantar fasciitis require surgery.
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Here are some of the more common foot conditions Dr. Elton and his team treat in their practice at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery.
Hurt your ankle? You may have one of these 5 common ankle injuries.
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If you've tried unsuccessfully to ease the pain from bunions, it might be time for bunion 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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Ankle arthritis (while not as common as in other joints) can significantly impact your quality of life if left untreated. Here’s how to know if you're developing ankle arthritis and what you can do about it.
Rachael is just one of the many weekend warriors in our mountain community that Dr. Elton has helped return to the activities they love.
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In the Eagle and Summit County communities, a fractured ankle can range from a single, simple break in a bone to a spiral fracture that pushes your ankle out of place. If not treated properly, an ankle fracture can cause significant, long-term complications down the line.
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Similar to Morton’s Neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome is a type of nerve entrapment. It can impact the sensations and movement of the foot.
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Is the outside of your ankle constantly “giving out”? Does your ankle feel unstable or wobbly, even when you're standing? If so, you may have chronic ankle instability.
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Bunions can be painful. When they progress to the point where it’s difficult to do your favorite activities, it’s time to seek treatment.
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It’s the largest and strongest tendon in your body. When overstretched, the Achilles tendon can tear - either partially or completely.
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