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O is for Onychauxis

June 3, 2022
O is for Onychauxis

Onychauxis is when there is a thickness of the toenail with no deformity of the nail plate. It is commonly associated with older age and there may be a history of repeated trauma.

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O is for Onychophosis

November 9, 2021
O is for Onychophosis

There are a lot of painful conditions of the toenails and onychophosis is probably the most common. It is the development of a callus in the nail groove due to pressure from the nail plate in the sulcus.

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O is for Os tibiale externum

September 7, 2013
O is for Os tibiale externum

Os tibiale externum is another name for an accessory navicular, an extra ossicle of bone attached to the tibia, usually where the poeterior tibial muscle attaches.

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O is for osteoarthritis

May 17, 2013

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and commonly affects the foot.

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O is for Os Trigonum

May 17, 2013

The Os Trigonum is a small bone at the back of the ankle joint in some people that can be painful.

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O is for Overpronation

November 29, 2012
O is for Overpronation

Overpronation is that term used and abused by runners, running shoe retailers and manufacturers that does not really mean anything.

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O is for Onitsuka Tiger

November 29, 2012
O is for Onitsuka Tiger

The Onitsuka Tiger is one of the more popular of the retro running shoes.

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O is for Onychomycosis

November 29, 2012
O is for Onychomycosis

Onychomycosis is a hard to treat fungal infection of the toenails.

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O is for Obesity

November 3, 2012
O is for Obesity

Obesity is the biggest public health challenges facing society. It has huge impacts on the feet, especially in children. The Body Mass Index or BMI is often used as a tool to screen for obesity.

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