This type of injury, often referred to as an overuse fracture, can occur in various parts of the musculoskeletal system. However, it most commonly affects the tibia, metatarsal bones, calcaneus (heel bone), and fibula.

A heel spur is an extra bony tissue visible on an X-ray as a bony projection or spur on the calcaneus (heel bone). This characteristic sharp bony outgrowth, extending from the heel tuberosity towards the front of the foot, results from prolonged inflammation of the plantar fascia. A heel spur can cause significant pain in the medial region of the calcaneus.

The Achilles tendon is a large set of fibers at the back of the ankle joint, the popular ankle, which connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel. It is responsible for the up and down movement of the foot, toe climbing and, most importantly, for efficient walking. Its rupture is a serious injury, and downplaying ailments in this area can have unpleasant consequences.

Degeneration of the Achilles tendon (Achilles tendinopathy), or what is colloquially known as "Achilles tendonitis," affects the medial part (between the calcaneal tuberosity and the calf muscles) and results from superimposed micro-injuries of various causes: excessive running, excessive weight (overweight/obesity), improper foot positioning during activity. Overloading, tendon fibrosis and...

Embarrassing, unsightly, and perhaps lowering self-esteem... hallux valgus is not just a cosmetic problem. The hallux valgus toe, this is the correct name of the condition, is one of the most common deformities of the front of the foot. Hallux valgus manifests itself as an unnatural bending of the toe and its lateral deviation from the axis towards the other toes of the foot. At the same time, a...