Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following
categories: - Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress,
or small mechanical changes within the foot. - Arthritic foot
problems, which typically involve one or more joint. -
Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally
inherited. - Infectious foot problems, which are caused by
bacterial, viral, or fungal disorders. - Neoplastic disorders,
usually called tumors, which are the result of abnormal growth
of tissue and may be benign or malignant. - Traumatic foot
problems, which are associated with foot and ankle injuries. The
top foot problems are: - Bunions - misaligned big toe joints
that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of
the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle
toward the other toes. Bunions tend to be hereditary, but can be
aggravated by shoes that are too narrow in the forefoot and toe.
Surgery is frequently performed to correct the problem. -
Hammertoe - a condition, usually stemming