Common Lower Limb Conditions

Common Lower Limb Conditions

Podiatrists manage a large variety of lower limb conditions. These conditions can often have side effects that affect other associated parts of the body and both timely treatment and patient compliance are crucial to successful treatment outcomes. The following is a non-exhaustive list of conditions that podiatrists may encounter in the clinic.

musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal

  1. Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
  2. Achilles tendonitis / tendinopathy
  3. Flat foot / High arch
  4. Ankle sprains and pain / ligament injuries
  5. Bunions / Claw toes and other toe deformities
  6. Knee pain / runner’s knee / ITB syndrome / ligament injuries
  7. General foot pain
  8. Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
  9. Arthritis
  10. Running or sports injuries
  11. Heel / Bone spur
  12. Leg length difference / short leg syndrome
  13. Nerve pain / neuropathy / neuroma
  14. Postural imbalance / malalignment syndrome
  15. Gait abnormalities
soft-tissue

Soft tissue

  1. Wart / Verrucae
  2. Fungal nail / Nail trauma
  3. Corns & calluses
  4. Ingrown toenail
  5. Diabetic foot management
  6. Diabetic ulcer / wound care / amputation prevention

Paediatric

  1. Flat foot / High arch
  2. In-toeing / out-toeing
  3. Toe walking
  4. Knock knees / bow-legs
  5. Postural issues
  6. Juvenile bunions
  7. Heel pain
  8. Hypermobility / malalignment syndrome / scoliosis
  9. Congenital abnormalities affecting gait
  10. Neurological conditions affecting gait
  11. Clumsy gait / gait abnormalities  / falling over

The Association of Podiatric Medicine (Singapore)