FOOT PROBLEMS

A lot of things can go wrong with feet. Thankfully, in most cases we can do something to prevent problems, and help to fix them if they occur.

We have some information about a variety of foot problems listed at the bottom of this page, as well as in our documents page.

There is some very useful information available on the Internet, which discusses foot problems. Rather than repeat it all here, we have provided you with some links where you can find out more.

We would like to make a couple of suggestions before you get information from the internet (or anywhere else). If you have no formal training in medical or related matters, please be careful when evaluating information from academic (or indeed, any) sources. We suggest this because it is easy — especially when reading one or two references — to form a misguided opinion about a particular condition. For example, we had an internet query regarding a thing called "Hemihypertrophy". This condition is very rare, and can occur either by itself, or in conjunction with various other problems (including a certain kind of tumour). It turned out that the person with Hemihypertrophy seemed to have it in isolation (with no additional problems), but (of course) the parents were anxious about the possibility of their child developing a tumour. You really need to take advice from the person who made a diagnosis in this situation, or feel free to get a second opinon on the matter. In particular, we feel that it is never appropriate (or, in many cases, even possible to make a diagnosis) over the internet. You really need to see an appropriately qualified real person to discuss your case.

The bottom line is this: the internet can provide you with a lot of information; some of it may be true, some may be false, and some may be presented out of context (or not relevant at all, in your case).

If you still have queries after reading all this stuff, then please feel free to contact us directly, at info@perthfootankle.com.au.
 

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