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B is for Bohler’s Angle

October 31, 2022

Bohler’s angle is an angle measured on a lateral x-ray of the calcaneus to assess a possible fracture.

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B is for the Beighton Scale For Hyper-mobility

October 31, 2022

The Beighton Scale For Hyper-mobility is a composite score used to assess hypermobility

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B is for Babinski Sign or Reflex

October 31, 2022

The Babinski Sign or Reflex is a test done to evaluate the possible presence of absence of an upper motor neuron.

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B is for Bauer Bump

May 19, 2022

The Bauer Bump is a synonym for Haglund’s deformity at the back of the heel bone. The terms is used in ice hockey circles due to the prominent bone being irritated by the skates used, of which the Bauer brand is the most common.

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B is for Bunion Correctors

October 6, 2019
B is for Bunion Correctors

Theses are night splints for bunions that are supposed to correct the bunion. They do not correct bunions, but can improve the angle of the big toe a few degrees after a few months of use.

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B is for Body Mass Index

July 16, 2013

The Body Mass Index is defined as weight over height squared and is considered a useful screening tool for obesity.

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B is for Blisters

April 18, 2013
B is for Blisters

Blisters are very common superficial skin lesion due to too much friction on the skin.

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B is for Biomechanics

April 18, 2013

Biomechanics is the science of how the body moves and underpins a lot of podiatry.

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B is for Basal Cell Carcinoma

April 18, 2013

A basal cell carcinoma is a particularly nasty skin cancer that can sometimes affect the foot.

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B is for Burning Feet

November 11, 2012
B is for Burning Feet

Burning feet is a miserable condition, as more often than not there is no cure and the treatment is symptomatic.

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