There are many famous athletes that have injured their Achilles tendon including Kobe Bryant and David Beckham.  A torn Achilles tendon can lead to prolonged period of not able to participate in the sport. In many instances the torn tendon requires surgical repair and rehabilitation that likely requires 6-9 months before the athlete is able to...

Condition: Hallux Limitus/Hallux Rigidus Hallux is the medical term for the big toe. Hallux limitus is the medical term for progressive condition where the big toe is not able to bend up satisfactorily at the joint where the toe attached to the foot. Over time the condition may progress and becomes more severe and the toe...

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has partially torn the plantar fascia in his left foot.  This adds to the quarterback's reported injuries to his right shoulder as well as a rib cage injury reported after Friday's practice. But, what does this mean for the rest of the Quarterback's season? While a less than common injury, a...

NFL Giants Tight End Daniel Fells has encountered a possibly limb or life threatening infection in his foot. Reports state that he has already undergone five previous limb salvage procedures to ward off infection, and he is still under close watch. This is a potentially career ending injury for the 32 year old Fells. Other reports...

 UPDATE: "Breaking news! (Foot pun intended.) Harrison Ford apparently broke his leg when he fell! Good thing he got checked out by a doctor, and didn't just assume it was a sprain. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery!" -Dr. Putnam Harrison Ford was injured on the set of the new Star Wars movie this...