The quadratus plantae (flexor accessorius) muscle is one of the central plantar muscles of the foot comprising the second layer of plantar foot muscles, together with the lumbricals. The Quadratus plantae muscle is a deep muscle located in the foot. It is part of the intrinsic muscles of the foot, meaning that it originates and […]
Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin conditions characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin disorders characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It is […]
Os vesalianum is an accessory bone of the foot located proximal to the fifth metatarsal and found within the peroneus brevis tendon. Location & AnatomyProximity: It sits proximal to the base of the fifth metatarsal — that’s the long bone on the outer side of your foot leading to the pinky toe.Embedded in Tendon: Specifically, […]
A neurovascular corn is a painful and difficult to treat corn as it has neural and vascular elements embedded in the corn. A neurovascular corn is a particularly painful type of corn that forms due to persistent pressure or friction, typically over bony prominences of the feet—like the tops of toes or soles. What makes […]
The Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI) is a measure developed and validated to measure pain specifically related to a foot disability and for assessing the impact of painful foot conditions in community and clinical populations. The Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess the severity of […]
Leukonychia is a name for white discoloration appearing on nails. The name is derived from the Greek words leuko ‘white’ and onyx ‘nail’. There are a number of causes for leukonychia: Trauma or injury: Physical trauma to the nail bed, such as hitting or crushing the nail, can result in leukonychia. The injury can disrupt […]
Every discipline has its own set of abbreviations that they use. Podiatry is not different and its own unofficial set of podiatry abbreviations. Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases that are used to represent the full form in a more concise and convenient manner. They are commonly used in various fields, including medicine, […]
Keller arthroplasty or procedure is used to treat hallux valgus and hallux rigidus. It involved excision of the proximal one-third of the proximal phalanx and the first metatarsal head exostosis. Keller’s arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the foot to treat a condition called hallux rigidus. Hallux rigidus is a degenerative arthritis of the […]
The imidazole antifungal drugs are a class of medications that contain an imidazole ring in their chemical structure and are primarily used to treat fungal infections. Imidazole antifungal drugs are a class of medications that contain an imidazole ring in their chemical structure and are primarily used to treat fungal infections. These drugs work by […]
A heloma durum is the Latin term for a hard corn. It is the most common type of corn, usually located over toes. Heloma durum’s or hard corns on the feet can be treated through various methods, but the best way is to see a podiatrist.
