Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes. In Charcot foot, the bones and joints of ...

Several foot-related issues can serve as early warning signs of diabetes, especially when they don’t heal easily or worsen ...

Haglund's deformity affects the bone and the soft tissues of the foot, leading to heel pain and swelling. Learn about treatments and more here.

Whether you’ve recently visited a podiatrist or self-assessed your gait patterns, those with underpronation often benefit ...

Do your feet hurt? They are supposed to, aren’t they? When asked, most Americans would say it’s normal, to be expected. And there are a multitude of reasons for pain from this region of the body, ...

This common foot problem is actually a ‘complex deformity’ — and can spell trouble if ignored By . Diana Bruk. Published April 16, 2025, 2:26 p.m. ET.