This article looks at the structure of the foot — including bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons — and some of the common conditions that affect it.

Navicular stress fractures are a relatively common presentation to an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. Most involve recreational or high-level athletes who present with vague complaints of pain ...

The 26 bones of the foot consist of eight distinct types, including the tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, cuneiforms, talus, navicular, and cuboid bones.

The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones. Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy here.

Dear Running Doc: I just recently developed severe pain at the small bump (bone) above my right foot arch. If surgery is only a temporary solution, since the cartilage grows back, what can be done … ...

“Navicular stress fractures are very uncommon among the general population and high-level athletes," said Jeff Feinblatt, MD, a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstruction ...