Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (StatePoint) Arthritis in the feet and ankles can produce ...

Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...

Arthritis can feel like it's a debilitating health condition, especially when you suffer from severe stiffness and pain in your feet. Tenderness, swelling, reduced range of motion, and difficulty ...

Foot arthritis can be painful and affect your day-to-day life — and it may be more common in women than men. Erika Lyn Waters started feeling some pain in the joint of her big toe in March 2023. At ...

Foot fusion surgery is an operation that fuses one or more joints in the foot into a fixed position. This eliminates joint motion that may cause pain for people with certain conditions, such as ...

“My feet are killing me!” is a common phrase we hear. But could it be true? Maybe not quite, but problems with the feet can indicate a more serious condition in another part of the body that may need ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The hands and feet are complicated parts of the body. A ...