Leukonychia is a name for white discoloration appearing on nails. The name is derived from the Greek words leuko ‘white’ and onyx ‘nail’. There...
A is for Abbreviations
Every discipline has its own set of abbreviations that they use. Podiatry is not different and its own unofficial set of podiatry abbreviations. Abbreviations...
K is for Kellers Arthroplasty
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...
I is for Imidazole
The imidazole antifungal drugs are a class of medications that contain an imidazole ring in their chemical structure and are primarily used to treat...
H is for Heloma Durum
A heloma durum is the Latin term for a hard corn. It is the most common type of corn, usually located over toes. Heloma...
G is for Gentian violet
Gentian violet is an antiseptic dye that has been used since the 1890’s. It has antifungal and some antibacterial activity and has been used...
F is for Ferric Chloride
Ferric chloride is a “remedy” that has been used for a long time to stop minor bleeding. It is not necessarily good for the...
E is for extensor substitution
Extensor substitution occurs when extensor digitorum longus gains a mechanical advantage over the lumbrical muscles during the swing phase leading to a clawing of...
T is for Toe Straightener
Toe straighteners or toe spacers are widely used to correct or improve the alignment of the toes. Toe straighteners are designed to be worn...