Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries - Podiatrist in Houston, TX - Britt Larka, DPM br br Meet Podiatrist Dr.Britt Larka in Houston, Texas as she discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Foot Injury and Ankle Injury. br br br br br Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories: br • Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot. br • Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joint. br • Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited. br • Infectious foot problems, which are caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal disorders. br • Neoplastic disorders, usually called tumors, which are the result of abnormal growth of tissue and may be benign or malignant. br • Traumatic foot problems, which are associated with foot and ankle injuries.