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 as well as to other surfaces. Zinc oxide adhesive tape is a type of medical tape that is commonly used in healthcare settings and first aid applications. It is known for […]
Poliomyelitis (polio), is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliomyelitis, often referred to as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus, which is a member of the enterovirus family. Polio has historically been a significant global health concern, leading to paralysis and, […]
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of skin cancer that originates from squamous cells, which are flat, thin cells found in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and in […]
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 the body.. Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter’s syndrome, is a type of inflammatory arthritis that typically develops as a reaction to an infection in another part of the body, often […]
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 Drugs, are a class of medications primarily used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. They work by inhibiting an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX), which is involved in the production […]
The maximum safe dose for a local anesthetic is a body mass related maximum dose that can be given during a 24hr period. Local anesthetics are often administered in terms of milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of the patient’s body weight. The maximum safe dose is usually based on the patient’s weight, with adjustments made for […]
The Lachman’s Test or dorsal plantar drawer test is for testing an unstable toe, particularly in those with a plantar plate tear.
Jogger’s foot is a medial plantar neuropraxia invloving a chronic entrapment syndrome of the medial plantar nerve in the foot.
In-toeing (Pigeon toe) is a condition which causes the toes to point inward when walking. A pigeon-toed gait, also known as “in-toeing,” is a walking pattern where a person’s feet point inward instead of straight ahead when they walk or run. This condition can affect one or both feet and is commonly seen in children. […]
Hallux varus is a condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Hallux varus is a disorder characterized by the abnormal inward deviation or angulation of the big toe (hallux) away from the midline of the foot. This is in contrast to the more common condition, hallux valgus, which […]
