Podiatric Specialities
Surgical and non surgical practices are employed by podiatrists to treat problems of the foot and the ankle. Podiatrists further in their career sub specialize in a variety of disciplines to provide effective care and treatment. These include 1. Reconstruction of Rear foot and Ankle Surgery: Podiatrists in this sub discipline specializes in the reconstruction [...]
Diabetic Foot Neuropathy
Diabetic foot neuropathy is a common feature of people suffering from diabetes mellitus. The most common feeling is numbness and other signs include tingling and burning sensations. The problem if left untreated can culminate in foot deformities and foot ulcers. The way to proper well being is wearing the right kind of shoes, proper diet [...]
Diabetes Foot Cream
People suffering from foot problems due to diabetes need to keep their foot in good in good hygiene and soft as it is very important in preventing infections. One of the symptoms of diabetes related complications is dry foot and to avoid that lotions are advised as it keeps them soft. Additionally one can use [...]
Diabetic Foot Wear
Diabetic Shoes are custom made therapeutic shoes and are made so as not to cause any breakage of skin in patients suffering from diabetes. The major use of using such footwear is to decrease the risk of ulcer, callus and gangrenes. Shoes are also provided with orthotics such as arch supports, wedges and heels. These [...]
Symptoms of Haglund’s Deformation
Haglund’s deformation is a type of deformation occuring in the heels which causes an enlargement of the bone. An inflammation of the bursa called bursitis can develop which can be quite painful. The symptoms of Haglund’s Deformation include: 1. A noticeable bump on the back of heel. 2. Pain in the area where the Achilles [...]
Causes of Haglund’s Deformation
Haglund’s Deformation also called pump bump and is often seen in women who wear pump style shoes. Achilles tendon if tight can also cause Haglund’s deformation wheras a soft tendon causes less discomfort. High arches also leads to Haglund’s deformity. A highly arched causes the heel bone to be tilted into the achilles tendon which [...]
Haglunds Deformation
Haglunds deformation is a bonny enlargement at the back of the foot. Pressure due to ill fitting shoes is one of the major reasons cited for this deformation. The major symptom of this deformity is the knot or the bump forming above the heel at the place where it meets the Achilles tendon . The [...]
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an extremely painful inflammatory condition in which the plantar fascia which supports the arches of the foot degenerate due to excess wear and tear. It is formed as a result of excess weight bearing and stress related work. Plantar fasciitis can lead to flat feet. It was formerly called dogs heel and [...]
Stress fracture symptoms and cause
Symptoms of stress fracture include present as a generalized area of pain and tenderness associated with weight bearing. patients suffering form this experience severe severe pain at the beginning mild pain in the middle of running and heavy pain towards the end. Stress fracture occurs when the bone fails to modify and repair itself owing [...]
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a medical condition in which the arch of the foot is in a collapsed condition. In around 25 percent of the population the arch never develops . In some the development of arch may happen only in one of the foot. Flat feet doesn’t compromise on footspeed and also passes plantar reflex [...]
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