Callus and Corn
Callus is tough area of the skin which has become so due to the constant wear ands tear of the skin.This happens after a very long duration and is usually a protective measure.Callus formation can be a blessing as it offers some level of protection. Too much rubbing of the corn causes blisters which may [...]
Athlete’s Foot
Athletes foot is a disease caused by fungus. It is also called tinea pedis. The symptoms of this disease are scaling,flaking and itching of the affected areas. The reason why it is termed as athletes foot is because it was common among athletes who shared a common bath as this one way in which the [...]
Ingrown Toe Nails
Ingrown nail is a form of nail disease in which the toe nail cuts into one or both the sides of the nail bed. It causes pain which is unbearable at times. It is called Onychocryptosis or Unguis incarnatus.One of the major causes is wearing shoes with less room. This pressurizes the toe from both [...]
List of Foot Disorders 2
Disorders of the bones: Fracture: A break in the bone caused due to stress or high impact. Jones Fracture: Fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the foot. Dupuytren fracture: It is also known as Pott’s fracture. The term is used to indicate a variety of ankle fractures. Osteomyelitis: An infection of the bone or the [...]
List of Foot Disorders Part 1
Each of our feet is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and tendons,muscles and ligaments numbering up to 100. The disorders of the foot and ankle can be listed as 1. Disorders of the skin 2. Disorders of the joints 3. Disorders of the bones 4. Disorders of the nerves 5. Combined disorders 6. [...]
A Podiatrist
A podiatrist is also known as a chiropodist and specializes in the study,diagnosis and treatment of the foot,ankle and the lower part of the leg. Podiatry is know to have been practiced since ancient times. Ancient Egypt is said to have been the birth place of podiatry. Napoleon is believed to have employed a professional [...]
Type of Foot Fractures
Fracture of foot bone is caused by stress or heavy impact. other causes of fracture include weakening of bone by oetioporesis, cancer and bone deformation due to genetic deformation like down;s syndrome. Fractures are of two types closed fracture and open fracture. In closed fracture the skin does not break and the bone doesn’t come [...]
Hallus Valgus
Hallus valgus is the other term for Bunion. It is a structural deformity of the joint and the foot where the big toe is slightly bend to the second toe. This condition is very painful . The enlargement of the mesophalangeal joint contributes to this painful condition . An enlargement of the bursal sac accompanies [...]
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