Vocabulary
What are Bunions?
A common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump on the inside of the big toe joint.
an arch in an architecturally vaulted building that runs across the length of the vault
Transverse arch
the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg
Tibia
thickened areas of skin that form due to pressure or friction
Corns
How do you treat Bunions?
Footwear Changes
Bunion Pads
Toe Spacers
What is Turf Toe?
Turf toe is a common sports injury that affects the big toe joint
the flatter of the two longitudinal arches on the outer side of the foot, formed by the calcaneus, cuboid, and the fourth and fifth metatarsals
Lateral Longitudinal Arch
a long bone in the lower extremity that is positioned on the lateral side of the tibia
Fibula
an injury that occurs when the fat pad under the heel is compressed or damaged
Heel Bruise
How you treat Turf Toe?
Rest
Ice
Meds
What is Subungual Hematoma
A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood under the nail bed, typically caused by trauma
the primary weight-bearing arch of the foot, formed by bones like the calcaneus, talus, navicular, and first three metatarsals.
Medial Longitudinal Arch
the bony protuberance on the inner (medial) side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the tibia bone
Medial Malleollus
a break or crack in one of the five metatarsal bones in the foot that connect the toes to the main part of the foot
Metatarsal Fracture
How do you treat ingrown toenails?
Clip away at it
Soak in warm water
Wear comfortable shoes
What is Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, specifically in the area where the metatarsal bones (the long bones in the forefoot) connect to the toes
the five long, tubular bones in the midfoot, located between the tarsal bones (forming the ankle and heel) and the phalanges (the bones of the toes)
Metatarsals
the bony bump on the outer side of the ankle, formed by the distal end of the fibula bone
Lateral Malleollus
an inflammation of the bursa at the back of the heel, causing pain, redness, and swelling, and is often linked to Haglund's deformity (a bony enlargement) or pressure from shoes
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis (Pump Bump)
How do you treat Metatarsal Arch Strains?
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elavation
What is Hallux valgus deformity
Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a foot deformity characterized by the lateral deviation of the big toe towards the second toe
the bones of the fingers and toes
Phalanges
one of the five long bones located in the sole of the foot, extending from the ankle bones (tarsals) to the toes.
Metatarsals
a benign (non-cancerous) thickening of the nerve tissue in the ball of the foot, typically between the third and fourth toes
Morton's neuroma
How do you treat Retrocalcaneal Bursitis (Pump Bump)?
Proper footwear
Heel pads
Avoid pressure causing activities