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foot arthritisLearn About Foot ArthritisChoosing the arthritis treatment that you need is something that you should discuss with your doctor. However, when you go in knowing something about it, you will find this discussion easier to have. You should continue reading to learn more about foot arthritis. There are more than 100 types of arthritis but osteoarthritis is the most common form. Osteo means bone and osteoarthritis develops from wear and tear as we age which causes inflammation and swelling. Foot arthritis is one of the most common joints to be affected. There are 30 joints in your foot and 28 bones. The ligaments hold all the bones and joints in their proper place. When arthritis develops in a joint your balance can be affected which can affect your walking. The foot joints most commonly affected are: 1. The ankle where the shin bone rests on the upper bone of the foot 2. The 3 joints of the hind foot where the bottom of the talus connects to the heel. 3. The midfoot where the fore foot bone connects to the smaller mid foot bone. 4. The great toe where the metatarsal connects to the toe bone. This is also where you will find your bunions develop. There are a variety of the symptoms that you can have with foot arthritis. Common symptoms include tenderness, pain, reduced motion, stiffness, and swelling. It may mean that walking is difficult. The best way to diagnose arthritis is to see your doctor. Your doctor will do a physical exam and collect your medical history. He will ask you questions like when did the pain begin? Is it worse at night? Can you run? Does the pain stay or come and go? Have you injured the food previously? How? Does the pain appear in both feet? What types of shoes do you wear? What medication are you on? Your doctor may also decide to x-ray, CT scan, or MRI.... Page 2: Learn About Foot Arthritis Related Articles
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