A Message From The Medical Editor

Welcome to Foot & Ankle Health, the latest in our series of reports that deliver important health information to hundreds of thousands of people each year.

We often take the health of our feet and ankles for granted, even though they provide the support on which the rest of our bodies depend. As a result, millions of Americans seek treatment each year for problems that could be mitigated or potentially avoided.

The purpose of this report is to provide you with comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date information on foot and ankle conditions and diseases. The information reflects best practices and scientific research conducted at the leading hospitals, clinics, and institutions around the world. It includes mainstream, complementary, and integrative medical approaches.

This report also includes New Findings—brief, reader-friendly research summaries—along with concise descriptions of 38 foot and ankle disorders, 15 illustrated exercises, a glossary of 55 relevant terms, and contact information for 16 organizations and institutions.

If you’re having a foot or ankle problem or you’re caring for someone who does, take charge of your health-care team. Work with a primary care physician, podiatrist, orthopaedic surgeon, or other health care professional to find a long-term solution to the problem. The sooner you take action, the more likely you are to prevent a crisis later on.

We want you to make wise decisions regarding your health care, and we hope Foot & Ankle Health will be a step in that direction.

Sincerely,

Michelle Lee
Medical Editor

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