HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Many of us wear stilettos or high heels, and we love them. For some people, the higher the heel, the better. However, orthopedic doctors warn that it could mean major foot ...

Hammer toe affects the middle joint of the second, third, or fourth toe. It causes the toe to bend down and resemble a hammer. The toe may also be painful and swollen. Treatment may include exercise ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Doctors carry out tendon repair surgery to fix a tendon injury. Recovery can take up to 12 weeks. Tendons are tough, stretchy tissues that join muscles to bone. Their job is to allow the body to move ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...