The deltoid ligament or the medial ligament of ankle joint is a strong, flat and triangular band made up of 4 ligaments that form the triangle, connecting the tibia to the navicular, the calcaneus, and the talus. The deltoid ligament, also known as the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the ankle, is a strong and […]
Diabetic neuropathy is the nerve damage that occurs in those with long-term diabetes. It is the damage to the sensory nerves that permits damage to the foot to go unnoticed, resulting in many diabetic foot complications. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs as a result of long-term diabetes. It is a […]
A dancers pad is a specific shaped pad to relieve pressure under the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It can be used to treat sesamoiditis. However, the term “dancer’s pad” is not a widely recognized or commonly used term in the dance community and is really on called this by the podiatry community in the USA. It […]
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 Durlacher corn is a corn that is just lateral to the nail on the fifth toe that may be part of an extra nail or is a pressure related corn. Durlacher corns are typically small, white or yellowish in color, and can be painful when pressure is applied. They may resemble a small seed […]
Duct tape has been touted as a treatment for warts or verrucae. There is some evidence that it works. Duct tape, a strong and adhesive tape, is primarily known for its use in various non-medical applications such as household repairs and construction. However, there have been some anecdotal reports and unconventional uses of duct tape […]
Developmental co-ordination disorder is an under-recognized disorder to development in children that affects gait. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the coordination of movement and is not due to any known medical condition. It is characterized by difficulties in planning, executing, and coordinating motor skills and movements. […]
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy is a neuromuscular condition that commonly starts a proximal muscle weakness. Gowers sign is common. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. It primarily affects males, with symptoms typically appearing in early childhood. DMD is caused by mutations in the gene responsible for producing […]
Diabetes mellitus is condition of sugar metabolism that complicates a lot of conditions of the foot. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce or effectively use insulin, a hormone responsible for regulating blood […]
A deep vein thrombosis is clot that can develop in the calf muscles. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot, or thrombus, in a deep vein, typically in the legs. It occurs when blood coagulates or clumps together within a vein, obstructing normal blood flow. DVT […]
