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Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction
Introduction
The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:
- Supports weight
- Acts as a shock absorber
- Serves as a lever to propel the leg forward
- Helps to maintain balance by adjusting the body to uneven surfaces
Since the feet are very small compared with the rest of the body, the impact of each step exerts tremendous force upon them. This force is about 50% greater than the pers...
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...condition in the spine. The joints become inflamed, the cartilage that cushions the disks may thin, and bone spurs may develop. If the disk degenerates or the curvature progresses to the point... Read more »Causes
Although much has been learned about the process leading to rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have yet to uncover all the factors that lead to this devastating disease. One prevalent theory is that a... Read more »Foot Pain: Heel Pain
Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.... Read more »Osteoporosis: Risk Factors
Gender. An estimated 10 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass that places them at risk for developing osteoporosis. A 2004 report... Read more »Osteoporosis: Introduction
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton in which bones become brittle and prone to fracture. In other words, the bone loses density. Osteoporosis is diagnosed when bone density has... Read more »Images
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