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The navicular is the bone at the top of the arch on the inside of the foot – it’s the attachment point for the posterior tibial tendon, which supports the foot.

Approx. 10% of have an extra navicular bone, known as an accessory navicular, but this is typically not large enough to cause symptoms.

The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.

Stresses experienced at this muscle complex can cause several different conditions including retrocalcaneal bursitis, Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon rupture.

Adult-acquired flat foot is a relatively common problem.

Pain is often associated with this condition in and around the arch of the foot, due to a series of pathological changes involving the complex network of tendon, bone and ligamentous structures in the foot.

A bunion is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe, however, the visible part of a bunion reflects bony changes beneath the skin’s surface.

Bunions usually appear in the later stages of life, however, children and teenagers may also experience them.

Malibu Podiatry, in line with government recommendations, has set up initiatives in education, care and management for patients with diabetes.  Examinations are performed on all at risk patients to reveal early indicators of circulatory and sensory impairment.

ESWT is a non-invasive adjunctive treatment for patients experiencing chronic heel pain such as plantar fasciopathy (heel spurs) or Achilles tendinopathy.  Clinical trials have proven ESWT to be 80% effective in the treatment of heel pain.

Foot orthoses (aka orthotics) are shoe inserts designed to support, align or improve the function of the foot.

Orthoses recommended by your podiatrist are prescription devices, custom-made to suit your individual needs and biomechanics.

The big toe joint (MPJ), is comprised of the first metatarsal bone and the hallux (big toe). ‘Hallux limitus’ refers to a limitation of upward movement of the big toe.

There must be at least 70 degrees range of motion at this joint for the big toe to function properly.

An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) occurs when part of the nail penetrates the surrounding skin causing pain and inflammation and sometimes infection.

Causes include poor nail-cutting technique, involuted nail, poorly fitting footwear, or trauma to the nail.

Hammertoe, claw toe and mallet toe are common lesser toe deformities.  The majority of toe deformities have a hereditary background that causes muscular imbalance in the foot, however, some may be the result of wearing constrictive footwear.

The most common neuroma in the foot is called a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs at the base of the third and fourth digits. Irritation, trauma or excessive compression can create swelling of the nerve eventually leading to permanent nerve damage.

A partial nail avulsion (PNA) is a common, minor nail procedure which aims to permanently treat ingrown toenails.  The procedure is usually performed in the podiatrists’ rooms, takes approximately one hour and the patient is able to walk immediately afterwards.

Patello-femoral syndrome is a common overuse knee complaint resulting in discomfort under and around the patella (knee cap).  Pain usually is aggravated by activity or following periods of sitting or lying down.  Patello-femoral syndrome can occur in one or both knees.

Plantar fasciopathy is an overuse injury affecting the sole (plantar) aspect of the foot. Plantar fasciopathy is one of the most common causes of heel pain and may commonly be referred to as ‘heel spur syndrome’.

Plantar warts are benign (non-cancerous) growths that occur on the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot.  They are often painful and can occur at any age, however, they are more common in children and young adults. Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Severs disease is the most common cause of heel pain in children aged 10-13, most common in boys.  The condition is also referred to as calcaneal apophysitis; it is an inflammation of the growth plates of the calcaneus (heel bone) where the Achilles tendon attaches.

Shin splints are an overuse injury resulting from repetitive activity on hard surfaces, running on tip toes and is also seen in people participating in sports involving a lot of jumping.

Shin splints are an inflammation of a thin layer of tissue that covers the bone and may be referred to as periostitis.