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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 1d

Three Potential Signs Of A Thyroid Problem That Appear In Your Feet | Dr. Lance Silverman

In today's blog, we discuss three symptoms in your feet that could be indicative of a thyroid problem.

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 3d

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Shin Splints

FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 6d

DYK: Smokers have up to 10 times the risk of wound or bone healing problems after foot or ankle surgery
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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 10d

3) issues such as flatfeet, bunions, and Achilles tendinitis.

Our evolutionary history literally shapes every step we take! 👣

Curious about how the human foot came to be—and how evolution still influences modern foot problems?
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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 10d

2) perfect for walking and running long distances.

In 1935, anatomist Dudley Morton suggested that some of us still carry subtle “ancestral” foot traits—like slightly more flexible bones on the inside of the foot or a tighter calf muscle. These inherited quirks can make certain people more prone to

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 10d

🦶 The Evolution of the Human Foot: From Jungle to Pavement

Humans are part of the great ape family—alongside chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans—but our feet set us apart. Unlike our tree-climbing relatives, we evolved a strong, stable arch and the ability to stand tall with straight knees—

Evolution of the Human Foot

Humans have retained elements of foot characteristics of our evolutionary ancestors which may lead to conditions like flatfeet and bunions

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 13d

With the right approach, symptoms can improve dramatically. Learn more about metatarsalgia (and how it differs from Morton’s neuroma) at 👉 buff.ly/QtlfSDf

FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 13d

Metatarsalgia happens when repeated pressure loads the ball of your foot, leading to pain and irritation. The good news? Relief is often simple:
✅ Supportive, well-fitted shoes
✅ Orthotics to spread out pressure
✅ Activity adjustments to give your foot a break

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 13d

👣 Got forefoot pain that feels worse the longer you’re on your feet? Maybe it even feels like you’re walking on a pebble! Many people assume it’s a Morton’s neuroma—but the most common cause of forefoot pain is actually metatarsalgia.

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is characterized by pain in the forefoot. The term literally means "pain on the metatarsal". Patients with metatarsalgia present with pain in their forefoot, usually in the ball of the…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 15d

Transition Time Key When Switching To New Shoes | Dr. Lance Silverman

We all need to upgrade our shoes at some point in our life. Whether our feet have outgrown our latest pair or we’ve worn them for so long that they are essentially falling a part, every once in a…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 17d

👟 Shoe shopping? Choose comfort!
✅ Stiff sole → spreads pressure
✅ Rocker bottom → smooth roll
✅ Roomy toe box → no sardines 🐟
✅ Soft uppers → adapt to your foot
✅ Tiny heel lift → eases Achilles strain

Your feet will thank you 🙌
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Comfort Shoes

"The patient is the best judge of what constitutes a comfortable shoe. The following are shoe characteristics that are typically associated with a comfortable shoe: A well-fitted shoe, Shoes not only…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 20d

A painful lump on the top of the foot is the main symptom of a tarsal boss. The lump is usually located over the mid part of the foot
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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 22d

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Proud to share our article in the Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics: 10 years of ACT Global Clubfoot Training 🌍 Training in 78 countries, boosting skills & building networks so every child can access care. Read here 👉 buff.ly/HJ4ZpOd
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Online Flipbook | Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics - Vol 13 / Iss 03, September 2025

Journal of Trauma & Orthopaedics is a professional and instructional journal for all professionals involved in trauma and orthopaedics. The JTO has a dedicated news section with the latest in the…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 24d

👣 Ever noticed a painful bump on the top of your midfoot? It could be a Tarsal Boss.
This condition occurs when arthritis in the midfoot joints leads to a bone spur. While the bump itself is harmless, the real pain often comes from shoes pressing against it.

Tarsal Boss

Tarsal boss is characterized by a painful prominence on the top of the midfoot. It is often aggravated by constrictive footwear. The underlying problem is a prominent bone spur that may form in…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 27d

When Is an Ankle Fracture Not Really an Ankle Fracture?

There’s a common ankle injury that shows up on X-rays as a fracture but behaves more like an ankle sprain --a fibular avulsion fracture.

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · 29d

10 Tech-Free Ways To Pass The Time After Foot Or Ankle Surgery | Dr. Lance Silverman buff.ly/exu1igo

FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 29

Arthritis in the foot is common. Today we explore Talonavicular Arthritis, caused by a variety of conditions including trauma to the joint; degeneration over time, history of an untreated navicular stress fracture, or due to inflammation from a disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. buff.ly/BhftOnt

FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 26

Did you know?!
The human foot has numerous combinations of dozens of different sesamoid bones.
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Sesamoiditis

Pain on the bottom of the foot at the base of the great toe is characteristic of sesamoiditis. Symptoms usually originate from excessive, repetitive loading to this area of the foot. Often patients…

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 24

RT @OfficialJAAOS via Twitter: Can ChatGPT-4 Diagnose and Treat Like an Orthopaedic Surgeon? Testing Clinical Decision-Making and Diagnostic Ability in Soft Tissue Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle. buff.ly/FOV1Xes @AGianakosDO buff.ly/FOV1Xes

FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 22

Stubbed great toe = more than a stub.
❗️Could be a fracture
❗️Torn ligaments
❗️Joint trauma
If it’s painful or swollen, it might need more than rest.
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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 19

happens when the big toe is bent upward too far, damaging the soft tissue around the joint.

👉 Learn more about this all-too-common football injury (and why it sidelines so many pros) @FootEducation
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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 19

🚑 Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) is headed for surgery and may be out 2–3 months.
🤕 Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) is avoiding surgery but still facing weeks on the sidelines.

Turf toe might sound minor, but for athletes who rely on explosive push-offs, it’s a game-changer. This painful injury

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 19

🏈 The Dreaded Turf Toe Strikes Again!

We’re only two weeks into the NFL season and already two star quarterbacks have been sidelined by the same pesky injury: turf toe.

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 17

What Are Some Skin Conditions That Affect The Feet? | Dr. Lance Silverman

In today's blog, we take a closer look at certain types of skin conditions that affect your feet and how they are commonly treated.

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FootEducation @footeducation.bsky.social · Sep 15

Big toe pain? It could be a sesamoid stress fracture—tiny bone, big problem. Common in runners & dancers.
🦶 Pain under the toe, worse with push-off.
🛑 Treat with rest, stiff shoes, or a boot.
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