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Osteoarthritis or wear and tear of the knee joint is characterized by degeneration of the cartilage. The cartilage layer of the knee joint becomes thinner, more irregular or even disappears completely.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is also called Sudeck or algoneurodystrophy. CRPS is a chronic pain condition that often develops after an injury, such as a bone fracture or bruise, or surgery. The condition is characterized by persistent, localized pain that is more severe and/or lasts longer than you would normally expect with a similar injury.

A spinal cord injury is an interruption of the spinal cord at the level of the neck or back, which pinches the nerves and paralyzes certain parts of the body.

A hammertoe or claw toe is a bent position of the toe, often the second or third toe, which eventually creates pressure and friction against the footwear.

With metatarsalgia, you have pain at the ball of the foot, just before the start of the toes.

A tailor's bunion is a deformity in which the little toe is crooked and points more toward the big toe. This creates a lump that is often painful and red from friction in the shoe.