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...
N is for NSAIDs
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...
M is for the Maximum safe dose
The maximum safe dose for a local anesthetic is a body mass related maximum dose that can be given during a 24hr period. Local...
L is for the Lachman Test
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...
J is for Joggers Foot
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...
I is for In-Toed Gait
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...
H is for Hallux varus
Hallux varus is a condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Hallux varus is a disorder characterized...
G is for the Gastrocnemius muscle
The gastrocnemius is the main muscle of the calf of the leg, that flexes the knee and foot. The gastrocnemius muscle is a prominent...
F is for Festinating Gait
A Festinating gait is typicaly associated with parkinsonism and is described as taking rapid, small steps, which are done in an attempt to keep...