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Dr. Raviprakashprakash C Gupta, MS Orthopaedic. Surgeon from VS Hospital Ahmedabad(now known as SVP hospital Ahmedabad) with 14+ Years of diverse experience in Orthopaedic.
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Hindfoot Problem
The hindfoot is the section of the foot that begins immediately below the ankle joint and ends at the level of the Chopart joint.
The ankle bone (talus) and the heel bone (calcaneum). These are connected to each other and to the midfoot area at the Chopart joint.
Symtpoms of Hindfoot Problem
People often live with hindfoot arthritis for many years before seeking medical help and the problem will usually become worse, with increased pain and stiffness. This can make walking and weight-bearing exercise difficult. Symptoms include:
- Aching in the middle or back of the foot when walking
- Loss of flexibility in the foot, especially on uneven surfaces
- Swelling around the ankle area and side of the foot
- Changes in the shape of the foot, becoming flatter with loss of the natural arch; the heel bone can begin to point outwards
Causes & Effects
There are several different reasons for developing arthritis in the hindfoot. These include:
- Post-traumatic - Bone fracture, even if successfully treated many years before, can lead to arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis - Patients with rheumatoid or other forms of inflammatory arthritis can develop arthritis in their hindfoot
- Osteoarthritis - Even without an injury, unexplained arthritis can develop in the hindfoot
- Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction - If this tendon in the foot develops problems then the arch can flatten and cause midfoot or hindfoot arthritis
Hindfoot Problem of Dr. Raviprakash
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Cold compress- Cold therapy can help to relieve inflamed heel tissue. One option is to apply a cloth-covered ice pack to your heel. You could also apply a cold compression pack to help keep the ice pack in place. These are sold at many drugstores as gel packs or cold foot wraps. They are kept in the freezer and then wrapped around the foot and ankle. Leave the wrap on for 10 minutes at a time, then unwrap.
Shoes and orthotics- Comfortable and well-fitting shoes can reduce the amount of pressure on the heel spur. This pressure can cause pain and discomfort.
Foot flexes-
- Sit with one leg crossed over the other.
- Reach for your foot, grabbing the toes and pulling them toward your chest. Hold this position for 30 seconds, and then release the foot.
- Repeat the stretch 5 times on this foot, then cross your legs the other way and stretch your other foot.
Cryoultrasound- Cryoultrasound therapy combines the application of electromagnetic energy and cold therapy to relieve pain. The machine looks like a large wand that is moved over the foot and ankle. Research has found that Cryoultrasound therapy is an efficient treatment optionTrusted Source for people with plantar fasciitis who also have heel spurs. Podiatrists and physical therapists often provide this therapy.
Calf stretches-
- Stand in front of a wall about arm’s length away.
- Put one foot slightly in front of the other and lean forward, placing your hands on the wall that is roughly shoulder height.
- Bend your knees and slightly push your hips forward to feel the stretch in your calves.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds at a time, then straighten your legs. Repeat this stretch 10 times, then switch your foot position so the opposite foot is forward.
The hindfoot is the section of the foot that begins immediately below the ankle joint and ends at the level of the Chopart joint.
Problems such as posterior tibial tendon insufficiency cause flat feet and pain. Pain can occur on the inside or outside of the hindfoot. This also causes feelings of weekness and instability around the ankle (hindfoot).
The hindfoot is composed of two bones, the talus, and the calcaneus. The talus has an anterior, middle, and posterior facet that articulates with the calcaneus inferiorly to form the subtalar or talocalcaneal joint.