Foot Injuries and Disorders

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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:</p><ul> <li>Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint </li> <li> Calluses and corns - thickened skin from friction or pressure </li> <li> Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet </li> <li> Fallen arches - also called flat feet </li></ul><p>Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging and being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.</p>

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