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Information:A to Z for FeetAthlete's Foot - A fungal infection of the skin. Often ignored. Should always be treated as can be associated with bacterial skin infections. Ankle Sprain - Twisting of the ankle joint causing pain, inflammation and debility. Appropriate early treatment reduces the risk of long term instability. Can be treated with immobilisation, and splints together with exercises. Bunions (Hallux Valgus) - A soft tissue deformity of the first toe joint. Often associated with the bony deformity Hallux Valgus. Treatment in extreme cases can include surgery. Chiropody - The historical name for podiatrists. Unfortunately it was not a closed profession so there were many different levels of training from a six week in-shop training, to a 3 year full time course. Corns / Callouses - A thick and painful overgrowth of skin associated with abnormal pressure in that area. Removal leads to short term relief of pain but will return unless the underlying cause is addressed. Diabetes - Foot care is particularly important in management of this condition. Durlacher - English chiropodist to Queen Victoria wrote one of the first comprehensive textbooks for the profession in 1850. Emollients - Essential part of foot care, used to re-hydrate the skin. Foot Pain - Many different causes. Essential that you choose a trained podiatrist to diagnose the root of the problem. Gryphotic nails - Very thick and misshapen nail caused by trauma. In most cases painlessly treated. Gait analysis - The study of human movement. State of the art video capture system linked to powerful computerised software. It can be integrated with pressure plate analysis. Hallux Rigidus - A degenerative condition of the first toe joint leading to stiffness, deformity and pain. Treatment may involve podiatry and self help, orthoses, injections, or surgery depending on severity. Hallux Valgus - A degenerative condition of the first toe joint where the big toe moves toward the second. Treatment may involve podiatry and self help, orthoses or surgery. In-growing toenail - A painful condition where the nail pierces the skin. This may lead to subsequent infection so urgent treatment should be sought. Joints - Each human foot and ankle has 33 joints, 26 bones, 20 muscles and 106 ligaments. Keratin - The tough protein that gives our skin its resilience. Diligent foot care will keep this working for you. Love Your Feet - All too often overworked, abused and ignored. Learn to care for them. Mulder's Click - A diagnostic sign for Morton’s Neuroma. Neuroma - Often called Morton’s Neuroma. Where a nerve becomes inflamed and enlarged in the foot. Often leads to intense pain with activity. Treatment – podiatric advice, orthoses, injections or surgery. Orthosis - An orthopaedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities. Onycho - Greek meaning nail or claw. Plantar Fasciitis - An inflammation of the plantar fascia of the foot. A common condition causing pain and debility (usually after a period of rest). Treatment involves podiatric advice, orthoses, and injections. Podiatry - The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Pressure Plate Analysis - Knee pain can often be the result of poor foot mechanics causing abnormal tracking of the patella. Gait analysis is used to diagnose and treat the problem. Queueing - Why wait to see a Podiatrist? Call us at the practice to get an appointment to discuss your problem. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Commonly affects the feet causing pain and deformity. Comprehensive foot care can often alleviate the pain. Sever's Disease - A painful heel associated with growth typically occurring in fit children between the ages of 9 and 12. Ideally treatment can allow pain free activity until the condition resolves itself. Tailor's Bunion - A similar condition to Hallux Valgus, but affecting the smallest metatarsal. Treatment may involve podiatry and self help, orthoses or surgery. Ungual Haematoma - Blood under the nail has many different causes. Once diagnosed the cause and symptoms can be treated to cure the problem. Verrucae - There are a range of treatments for this from simple home care, cryotherapy in clinic, to surgery for the most troublesome. Also see Verruca Needling Worry - Foot problems cause a lot of worry and embarrassment. Treated quickly and effectively they can be sorted to allow painless freedom of movement. X-ray - Often a necessary part of diagnosis, used in conjunction with other investigations. You - You and your foot health is important. Healthy feet mean a healthy and happy you. Zadek - Zadek nail incision is a type of nail surgery to correct the most difficult in-grown nail problems. |
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