Understanding Your Feet

There are a number of anatomical components that make up the human foot and ankle. Since most of the foot structures have a rather superficial anatomical placement, it is easy for your foot doctor in Upland to know which part is affected in an injury. The different structures that make up your foot include bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. The foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, traditionally divided into three areas, the forefoot, the midfoot, and the hindfoot.

The forefoot is the part of your foot containing the 5 toe bones (the phalanges) and the five longer bones – the metatarsals.

The midfoot is formed by a pyramid-like collection of bones – namely cuneiform bones, the cuboid bone, and the navicular bone.

The hindfoot is formed by the talus and the calcaneus (the heel bone). The talus bone supports the bones in your calf (tibia and fibula), forming the ankle. Calcaneforms the largest bone in your foot.

What To Expect From Your First Visit to a Podiatrist

Podiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with foot problems, so your visit to a podiatrist will be a lot like a visit to your doctor. They will inquire about your medical, surgical, and medication history and any prior foot problems that you had as well as any medical conditions that run in your family.

Your upland podiatrist will examine your feet by making you stand and walk. He will check the range of motion in all sets of joints in your feet. A lot of foot problems are a result of ill-fitting shoes, so your doctor will see how your shoes fit. Your first visit to a podiatrist can offer you treatment for ingrown toenails, bunions, heel, and lower back pain, and tips to get circulation in your feet better if you have diabetes. If you have any foot deformities, they will also be identified during your first visit.

Why Choose Empire Foot and Ankle

Empire Foot and Ankle Center serves as a premier podiatrist in the heart of California. At Empire Foot and Ankle Center, we guarantee our patients a clean, comfortable environment – state-of-the-art podiatry care with sterilized instruments. Our team consists of high-qualified and experienced podiatrists who deliver specialized emergency as well as walk-in care. We are a full-service podiatry practice that offers everything from preventative foot screening examinations for all ages to complex lower extremity surgical corrections.

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