J Korean Med Assoc.  2010 Mar;53(3):236-242. 10.5124/jkma.2010.53.3.236.

Common Foot and Ankle Disease

• Lee KT
• Park YU
• Park KC
• Song YD

• KMID: 1775335
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2010.53.3.236

Abstract

Participation of the population in sports activity is increasing. The life expectancy is also on the rise. In addition, the average initial age of women who wear heels is decreasing. For this reason, the incidence of foot disease such as ankle instability, foot deformity, and degenerative joint disease is becoming increasingly common. There is a wide spectrum of foot disease. Common foot disease that can be treated from outpatient base will be discussed in this review.

Keyword

Foot disease; Hallux valgus; Lateral ankle instability; Diabetic foot; Ankle arthritis

MeSH Terms

Animals
Ankle
Diabetic Foot
Female
Foot
Foot Deformities
Foot Diseases
Hallux Valgus
Heel
Humans
Incidence
Joint Diseases
Life Expectancy
Outpatients
Sports

Figure

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  Figure 1 A photography of hallux valgus.

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  Figure 2 Anterior drawer test.

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  Figure 3 A simple radiograph of osteochondral lesion of talus.

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  Figure 4 A simple radiograph of osteoarthritis of ankle.

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  Figure 5 A simple radiograph of total ankle arthroplasty (Mobility™).

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