Dacylitis is the swelling of a toe that typical occurs in psoriasitic arthritis. It also get called ‘sausage toe’. Dactylitis, also known as sausage digit, is a condition characterized by the swelling and inflammation of an entire finger or toe. The term “dactylitis” is derived from the Greek words “daktylos,” meaning finger or toe, and […]
A corn plaster is a medicated pad that is supposed to each away at a corn. The acid that is used can not tell what is corn and what is normal skin, so it just eats away at whatever it is put on. That can be dangerous for those who are at sick (eg diabetes). […]
The Cyma line is a sign seen on a a x-ray and appears as a ‘lazy’ S shape that is formed by the midtarsal articulations of the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints. This Cyma line should appear smooth and unbroken in a well-aligned foot and disruption in it mean that there are some alignment issues. In […]
A crescent pad is a c-shaped or “smiley mouth” shaped felt pad that is used on the apex of toes to relieve pressure on painful corns following debridement.
Colchicine is a very effective drug for the short term management of gout. Colchicine is a medication primarily used for the treatment and prevention of gout, a form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is derived from the plant Colchicum autumnale, also known as the autumn crocus […]
A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure for hallux rigidus in which the bone spurs on the top of the joint are removed. A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the foot to treat a condition known as hallux rigidus or degenerative arthritis of the big toe joint. Hallux rigidus is characterized by stiffness, pain, […]
CPR is for the first aid technique of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Pretty much all podiatrists around the world are required to regularly complete CPR courses and have the required skills. Knowing how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is essential because it can save lives in emergency situations where a person’s heart has stopped beating or they […]
Calcaneodynia is not a diagnosis. It means nothing more than pain in the heel. That pain could be for any one of 100’s of reasons. It is a meaningless term. The word “calcaneodynia” is a medical term that refers to pain in the heel, specifically in the area of the calcaneus, which is the bone […]
CAD-CAM is the computer aided design and manufacturing. It is now widely used for the designing and manufacture of foot orthotics CAD-CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. It refers to the use of computer technology and software to design and manufacture products, components, or parts. CAD-CAM systems integrate both the design and manufacturing […]
The ‘Saddle Bone Deformity’ is the lay terms that gets occasionally used to describe a dorsal metatarsocuneiform exostosis. Saddle bone deformity, also known as a metatarsal cuneiform exostosis, is a condition that affects the foot. It involves the formation of a bony prominence or bump on the top surface of the foot, specifically at the […]
