Dermatological
Also known as verruca vulgaris, this condition is caused by a virus.
What are warts? (human papillomavirus)
What is a bunion?
A tendon contraction causes the toes to bend at the joint. Usually starts as a flexible deformity, becoming more rigid over time.
What are hammer toes?
Narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, often resulting in cold feet, numbness, cramping, shiny skin.
What is peripheral artery disease?
Damage to the nerves in the limbs, usually starting distally at the tips of the fingers and toes. Can be treated with vitamin B complex and alpha lipoic acid.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Also known as tinea unguium and onychomycosis.
What is toenail fungus?
Inflammation of the growth plate of the heel bone, also known as Calcaneal Apophysitis.
What is Sever's Disease?
The lateral deviation of the 5th metatarsal results in an increased metatarsal angle and a bony prominence at the 5th MPJ.
What is a tailor's bunion? (bunionette)
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the tissues.
What is edema?
Inflamed, swollen nerve tissue betweeen the metatarsal bones.
Excessive sweating.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Examples include stress, displaced, non-displaced, comminuted, and spiral.
What are fractures?
Degenerative arthritis that limits range of motion through the big toe.
What is hallux rigidus/limitus?
Death of tissue caused by lack of blood flow or bacterial infection.
What is gangrene?
Compression of the posterior tibial nerve that often results in tingling, numbness, and pain.
Partial nail avulsion, wedge excision, soaking in epsom salt, and presription antibiotics.
What are the treatment options for ingrown toenails?
Weakening bones of the foot due to nerve damage that ultimately results in joint collapse and the foot become misshapen.
What is Charcot foot?
Inflammation of the accessory bones under the 1st metatarsal and the tendons they are embedded in.
What is sesamoiditis?
Fluid pools in the lower legs due to blood not flowing back to the heart correctly.
What is venous insufficiency?
The inability to dorsiflex the foot due to nerve damage.
What is drop foot?
Also known as tinea pedis.
What is athlete's foot?
This condition is defined as the impairment of the tendon that holds up the arch. Resulting in medial foot and ankle pain and a progressively flattening arch.
What is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
A bony enlargement on the back of the heel bone, often causing irritation to the Achilles tendon.
What is a haglund's deformity?
A life-threatening condition in which blood clots in the vein of a leg, usually the calf. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.
What is a deep vein thrombosis or DVT?
Pinched nerves in the spine can cause pain radiating to the legs and feet.
What is radiculopathy?