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Common Conditions
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Foot & Ankle Associates of Maine, P.A. provides both conservative and surgical care
for the following common podiatric conditions.
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Heel Pain
Heel Pain is a very common ailment. You may experience sharp pain, aching or stiffness on the bottom of one or both heels.
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Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a condition in which tendon becomes inflamed, usually because of injury.
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Warts
Warts are a skin growth caused by a virus found on the bottom of the foot; an area of thickened, elevated, irregular skin.
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Ingrown Nails
A condition in which the edge of the toenail grows into the skin of the toe. This condition may exhibit redness and swelling.
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Nerve Problems
Nerve conditions may include neuroma. Symptoms of neuroma include burning, tingling, or pins-and-needles sensation. In addition,
nerve problems could include loss of sensory function in the toes or foot region and/or pain.
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Neuroma
A neuroma is a non-malignant tumor arising in nerve tissue. A neuroma is usually not life-threatening, since it is not cancerous,
but it can cause troublesome symptoms depending on the specific nerve affected.
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Sprains & Strains
Ankle sprains are a common injury. Sprains occur when ligaments are overstretched or torn. Symptoms may include pain and swelling.
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Diabetic Wounds
Infections, ulcers, deformities, due to diabetic conditions
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Limb Salvage
Limb salvage surgery is intended to save a person's leg or arm resulting from an accident, infection or a tumor that needs removal.
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Spastic Conditions
Spastic disorders includes muscle spasticity, muscle spasm, muscle stiffness, sustained muscle tension, reduced voluntary
control of movement, etc.
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Fungal Infections
Toenail fungal infections may make your nails thick and discolored. Your nails may also be brittle or change their shape.
You may even have pain in your toes.
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Sports Injuries
Sports related injuries may include strains, tears and/or more serious conditions.
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Puncture Wounds
A puncture wound has a small entry hole caused by a pointed object.
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Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle
Arthritis is a broad term for a number of conditions that destroy the workings of a normal joint.
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Hammer Toe Deformities
The hammer toe, claw toe, and mallet toe deformities are conditions that are most often due to wearing compressive footwear.
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Bunion Deformities
A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe.
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Pediatric Deformities
Developmental deformities may include flexible flatfoot, cavus foot, adolescent hallux valgus, overriding fifth toe, and ingrown toenails.
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Flat Foot Deformities
Flat feet may be caused by many different conditions such as a tight heel cord, congenital deformities, structural deformities
of bone and joints in the foot.
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High Arch Deformities
People with high arch feet are especially prone to arch pain.
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Diabetic Evaluations
Diabetic evaluations identify treatment options and possible complications.
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Soft Tissue Masses
Injuries of tissue other than bone.
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We are capable of managing all conditions of the foot & ankle, simple or complex, and have a large medical support base for
conditions that require additional investigation or evaluation.
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