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Associates in Podiatry
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-881-5580
Associates in Podiatry
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-881-5580
Suite 575, 650 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh,
PA 15222
412-471-2124
Podiatrist
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
The podiatrists at Associates in Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Pittsburgh, PA.
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
The podiatrists at Associates in Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Pittsburgh, PA.
Podiatry Factoid
The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.
The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.
Gordon Syndrome is an extremely rare disorder that belongs to a group of genetic disorders known as the Distal Arthrogryposes. These disorders typically involve stiffness and impaired mobility of certain joints of the lower arms and legs (distal extremities) including the knees, elbows, wrists, and/or ankles.
These joints tend to be permanently fixed in a bent or flexed position. Gordon Syndrome is characterized by the permanent fixation of several fingers in a flexed position, abnormal bending inward of the foot, and, less often, incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth (also called cleft palate). In some cases, additional abnormalities may also be present. The range and severity of symptoms may vary from case to case. Gordon Syndrome is thought to be an inherited condition.
