T is for terbinafine

Terbinafine is a popular antifungal used for onychomycosis. Terbinafine is a medication commonly used to treat fungal infections. It belongs to a class of...

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M is for Maggot Therapy

Maggots are sometimes used to help heel wounds. Maggot therapy, also known as larval therapy or maggot debridement therapy (MDT), involves the controlled application...

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L is for Last

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...

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J is for Joplin’s Neuroma

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...

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I is for Iselin’s Disease

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...

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H is for Hallux Purchase

Hallux purchase is how much force the hallux contacts the ground with. Hallux purchase is usually tested by have the person stand with a...

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D is for dancers pad

A dancers pad is a specific shaped pad to relieve pressure under the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It can be used to treat sesamoiditis. However,...

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D is for dactylitis

Dacylitis is the swelling of a toe that typical occurs in psoriasitic arthritis. It also get called ‘sausage toe’. Dactylitis, also known as sausage...

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C is for corn plaster

A corn plaster is a medicated pad that is supposed to each away at a corn. The acid that is used can not tell...

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