Arthritis of the Foot and AnkleArthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, m

Juvenile ArthritisChildren sometimes complain about aches in their joints. A joint is where the ends of bones meet, such as the knee joint, shoulder joint, or the small joints in the fingers and toes.Joint pain in children can be caused by a vari

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and AnkleRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. It most often starts in the small joints of the hands and feet, and usually affects the same joints on both sides

BunionsA bunion is a painful bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. Bunions are often referred to as hallux valgus.Bunions develop slowly. Pressure on the big toe joint causes the big toe to lean toward the second

Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing AthleteOverhead throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, specifically to the anatomy that keeps the shoulder stable. In throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to

Olecranon BursitisElbow bursitis occurs in the olecranon bursa, a thin, fluid-filled sac that is located at the boney tip of the elbow (the olecranon).There are many bursae located throughout the body that act as cushions between bones and soft t

Adult Acquired Flatfoot A variety of foot problems can lead to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a condition that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. Most people — no matter what the cause of their flatfoot

Rotator cuff tearsA rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability among adults. A torn rotator cuff may weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painf