Osteochondritis Dissecans
MANUAL MINORS Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition in which a portion of cartilage and the underlying bone in a joint loses its...
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Plantar Fasciitis
MANUAL MINORS Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It occurs due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a...
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Morton’s Metatarsalgia
MANUAL MINORS Morton’s metatarsalgia, also known as Morton’s neuroma, is a painful condition of the foot that involves the thickening or...
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Foreign Bodies in the Foot
MANUAL MINORS The presence of foreign bodies in the foot occurs when objects like glass fragments, wooden splinters, metal, or other...
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Puncture Wound of the Foot
MANUAL MINORS A puncture wound of the foot occurs when a sharp or pointed object penetrates the skin and underlying tissues, such as...
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Soft Tissue Injuries of the Foot
MANUAL MINORS Soft tissue injuries of the foot include damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia, caused by acute trauma,...
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Metatarsal Dislocations
MANUAL MINORS Metatarsal dislocations occur when one or more metatarsals shift from their anatomical position in the tarsometatarsal or...
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Midfoot or Hindfoot Dislocations
MANUAL MINORS Midfoot or hindfoot dislocations are serious injuries affecting the joints that connect the hindfoot (calcaneus and talus)...
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Foot Dislocations
MANUAL MINORS Foot dislocations are serious injuries involving the separation of joint surfaces in various foot joints, such as the...
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Metatarsal Stress Fracture
MANUAL MINORS A metatarsal stress fracture is an overuse injury that occurs when repetitive forces applied to the foot exceed the bone’s...
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Jones Fracture
MANUAL MINORS A Jones fracture is a fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal, specifically at the junction between the diaphysis and...
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Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Base of the 5th Metatarsal
MANUAL MINORS An avulsion fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal occurs when a bone fragment is pulled away from the rest of the bone...
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Metatarsal Fractures
MANUAL MINORS Metatarsal fractures are common injuries affecting one or more of the five long bones located in the midfoot. These...
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Suspected Fracture with Normal X-ray
MANUAL MINORS A common clinical scenario is the suspicion of a fracture despite initial X-rays showing no visible bone abnormalities....
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Calcaneus Fracture
MANUAL MINORS A calcaneus (heel bone) fracture is one of the most severe foot injuries, typically caused by high-energy trauma, such as...
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Talus Fracture
MANUAL MINORS A talus fracture is a serious injury affecting one of the main bones of the ankle, located between the calcaneus (heel...
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Foot Fractures
MANUAL MINORS Foot fractures are injuries that affect one or more of the bones forming the foot’s structure, such as the tarsal bones...
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FOOT INJURIES
MANUAL MINORS Foot injuries are common in the emergency department due to the foot’s exposure to various activities and traumas. From an...
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Achilles Tendonitis and Paratendinitis
MANUAL MINORS Achilles tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel. This condition usually...
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
MANUAL MINORS An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury where the tendon connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to...
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