Beau’s lines are transverse lines in the nail plate. Beau’s lines, are indentations that run horizontally across the nails. They can affect both the toenails and fingernails. Beau’s lines are typically a sign of an interruption in the growth of the nail plate. Some of the common possible causes for the development of Beau’s lines […]
The arcuate artery is a terminal branch of the dorsalis pedis artery. It courses across the dorsum of the foot, passing laterally over the bases of the metatarsal bones below the tendons of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle. Key points about the arcuate artery in the foot:
Zinc is an important element that can result in a delay in wound healing if there is a deficiency. Zinc supplements have also been advocated to treat verruca or warts. Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes within the human body. It is required for the proper functioning […]
Terbinafine is a popular antifungal used for onychomycosis. Terbinafine is a medication commonly used to treat fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals. Terbinafine is primarily used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails. The conditions it is commonly prescribed for include: Terbinafine works by […]
Maggots are sometimes used to help heel wounds. Maggot therapy, also known as larval therapy or maggot debridement therapy (MDT), involves the controlled application of medical-grade maggots to assist in the healing of certain types of wounds, including diabetic wounds. While it may sound unconventional, maggot therapy has been used for centuries and has gained […]
A last is the model that shoes are made on. The term “last” refers to a three-dimensional mold or form used in the footwear manufacturing process. It serves as a template or model around which shoes are constructed. The last determines the size, shape, and fit of the shoe. Size and Fit: Lasts are available […]
A Joplin’s neuroma is a damage to the nerve over the medial side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. A Joplin’s neuroma is a painful condition that occurs due to irritation or entrapment of the medial plantar digital nerve (also called the medial proper digital nerve of the hallux), specifically at the medial aspect of the […]
Iselin’s disease is a traction apophysitis that occurs at the base of the fifth metatarsal causing pain on the outside of the foot of the child. Iselin’s disease is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the growth plate at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, called the apophysis. The specific cause of Iselin’s disease […]
Hallux purchase is how much force the hallux contacts the ground with. Hallux purchase is usually tested by have the person stand with a piece of paper or card under the hallux and then the examiner attempts to pull the paper or card out from under the hallux. This is a an estimate of ‘hallux […]
A dancers pad is a specific shaped pad to relieve pressure under the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It can be used to treat sesamoiditis. However, the term “dancer’s pad” is not a widely recognized or commonly used term in the dance community and is really only called this by the podiatry community in the USA. It […]
