This author provides pearls on diagnosing a tricky case of heel pain in a 55-year-old woman that turned out to be CREST variant scleroderma.

Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to activity. …

My running avocation began over 30 years ago. On average, I have been hitting the pavement three times per week, maybe for three miles per session. As age creeps in, the desire is still there, but the performance is, especially the older I get, more…

Calcaneal fractures and their complications can lead to long-term problems for athletes, which can make it difficult to resume play. Tuberosity avulsion fractures of the calcaneus are rare, accounting for 1.3 to 2.7 percent of all calcaneal…

Given the relative paucity of literature and lack of consensus on the management of juvenile hallux abducto valgus, this author reviews the existing studies on bunions in children and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Can the tissue stress theory approach to biomechanics help podiatrists make more specific orthotic modifications to reduce pathological forces on the foot? With this question in mind, this author offers helpful diagnostic pearls and a closer look at…

Yes. Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.   By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS

Transferring the peroneus longus tendon to the peroneus brevis tendon can be a valuable correction for peroneus longus overdrive due to a sub-first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcer as the procedure helps balance the foot and prevents recurrence of…

A 12-year-old boy presented with painful cracks on both soles. You are the third doctor he and his parents have seen. The patient’s mother is upset that the rash keeps returning and the father is skeptical about healthcare providers who haven’t…

These expert panelists explore making modifications to prevent medial arch irritation, limit over-supination and increase orthosis durability in athletes playing side-to-side sports. Q: What is the most common cause of medial arch irritation and…