At least 80% of the general population has foot problems, but these problems can often be corrected by proper assessment, treatment, and, above all, care of the feet. Lesions of the ankle and foot can alter the mechanics of gait and, as a result, cause stress on other lower limb joints, which in turn may lead to pathology in these joints. The foot and ankle combine flexibility with stability because of the many bones, their shapes, and their attachments.
Some of the common diagnoses foot and ankle conditions are: