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. The Lachman’s Test, also known as the dorsal-plantar drawer test when applied to the toe, is a clinical maneuver used to assess instability at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, particularly the second toe. This […]
Jogger’s foot is a medial plantar neuropraxia invloving a chronic entrapment syndrome of the medial plantar nerve in the foot. Jogger’s foot, medically referred to as medial plantar neuropraxia, is a chronic entrapment syndrome of the medial plantar nerve—a condition commonly encountered in individuals who engage in repetitive, high-impact foot activity, such as long-distance runners. […]
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 […]
The gastrocnemius is the main muscle of the calf of the leg, that flexes the knee and foot. The gastrocnemius muscle is a prominent muscle located in the calf region of the leg. It is one of the major muscles responsible for movements at the ankle joint, specifically the action of plantar flexion, which involves […]
A Festinating gait is typicaly associated with parkinsonism and is described as taking rapid, small steps, which are done in an attempt to keep the center of gravity in between the feet while the trunk leans forward involuntarily and shift the center of gravity forward. A festinating gait is a type of abnormal walking pattern […]
The deltoid ligament or the medial ligament of ankle joint is a strong, flat and triangular band made up of 4 ligaments that form the triangle, connecting the tibia to the navicular, the calcaneus, and the talus. The deltoid ligament, also known as the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the ankle, is a strong and […]
A blacks file is a hand held tool that has a small rasp at it end. It is used in the nail sulcus to file the edge of the nail plate A Blacks file is typically used to help manage an ingrown nail or onychophosis. The Black’s file (sometimes called Black’s nail file or Black’s […]
