Weak calves, on the other hand, can lead to the achilles tendon being overloaded, making it more susceptible to irritation ...

If you wake up with tight, painful ankles or feet, that's a sign that your arches are falling — and you may have flat feet. Fallen arches, which are typically related to overuse, are a major ...

By placing the table in Trendelenburg, the feet receive less blood flow. An 8-cm to 10-cm longitudinal incision is made just medial to the Achilles tendon. A posterior lateral incision would place ...