People with excessive inverted heel posture (termed “hindfoot varus”) are also prone to recurrent ... Repeated sprains may result in scar tissue that impinges on ankle movements and causes pain. Some ...

We collected demographic data from the patients and assessed their pain and overall functional status using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale and the Visual ...

Exclusion criteria were foot pain at the time of examination ... with the total six items referring to positions of the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot, and the three planes of motion: (1) talar head ...

The one-size-fits-all approach to pain management should be a thing of the past. But we’re still not there yet. Women are more likely than men to experience severe pain and chronic conditions ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women ...

Contrary to current belief, subsequent hindfoot fusion surgery was not more common after ankle fusion. In a large study of British patients needing surgical treatment for advanced arthritis in the ...

Many issues can cause pain in this area, such as overuse, poor posture, or a pinched nerve. In most cases, it's nothing to worry about and can be treated at home. But if the pain comes with other ...

For example, it is less elastic, leading to tightness, limited movement, and pain. Exercise, moisturizing, and other home and medical treatments may help. Scar tissue pain can occur years after an ...

Abdominal pain and diarrhea that occur at the same time may have a variety of causes. These can include indigestion, infections, allergies, food intolerances, and an intestinal condition ...

Knee conditions or injuries can cause pain in different parts of the knee. The location of pain can help determine which knee condition a person has. People may have pain above, below, behind ...

NSAIDs are among the most common pain relievers in the world. And lately, they're among the most controversial. Find out what these anti-inflammatory pills actually do inside your body.