Interdigital maceration is the accumulation of perspiration that causes the skin between the toes to go white. Interdigital maceration is a very common skin...
L is for Lace Bite
Lace bite is the term that ice skaters and ice hockey players use to describe the tibialis anterior tendinopathy that occurs from compression of...
Z is for Zinc Oxide tape
Zinc oxide tapes are made from a cotton and/or polyester and they have a zinc oxide adhesive. They can adhere directly to the skin...
P is for Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis (polio), is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliomyelitis, often referred to as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily...
S is for Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells....
R is for Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis, (previously known as Reiter’s syndrome) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in response to an infection in another part of...
N is for NSAIDs
NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a drug class which reduces pain, decreases inflammation, decreases fever, and prevents blood clots. NSAIDs, or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory...
M is for the Maximum safe dose
The maximum safe dose for a local anesthetic is a body mass related maximum dose that can be given during a 24hr period. Local...
L is for the Lachman Test
The Lachman’s Test or dorsal plantar drawer test is for testing an unstable toe, particularly in those with a plantar plate tear.