Mallet Toe
A toe bent downward at the joint nearest the nail.
Limb Length Discrepancy
A difference in length between the two legs.
Ingrown Toenail
A toenail whose edge grows into the surrounding skin.
Infection
Invasion of body tissue by bacteria, fungi or viruses that then multiply.
Heel Spur
A bony protrusion at the base of the heel, often linked to plantar fasciitis.
Heel Pain
Discomfort under or behind the heel, from mild ache to disabling pain.
Hammertoe
A toe bent permanently downward at its middle joint.
Hallux Valgus / Bunion
The medical name for a bunion, where the big toe deviates inward.
Hallux Rigidus
A stiff big toe joint with severely limited movement.
Hallux Limitus
Reduced movement in the big toe joint from wear of the joint surface.
Haglund’s Deformity
A bony enlargement at the back of the heel, often called a pump bump.
Gout
A painful arthritis caused by uric acid crystals collecting in a joint.