Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Morton’s neuroma
(Interdigital Neuroma; Intermetatarsal Neuroma) Morton’s neuroma – Definition Morton’s neuroma is an inflammation of the nerves in the foot that…
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Ingrown toenail
Ingrown toenail – Definition An ingrown toenail happens when a portion of the toenail curves into the flesh of the…
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Gout
(Arthritis, Gouty; Gouty Arthritis) Gout – Definition Gout happens when uric acid crystals build up in the joints. This causes…
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Foot fracture
(Broken Foot; Fracture, Foot) Foot fracture – Definition A foot fracture is a break in any of the bones in…
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Calluses and corns
Calluses and corns – Definition A callus is an abnormal thickening of the top layer of skin, which is composed…
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