Anno: 2022

An infected foot is often painful and can make it difficult to walk. Infections can be both fungal and bacterial infections. An infection can occur after an injury, having bacteria entering the wound, such as a cut or a skin crack, and cause an infection. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes mellitus and ingrown toenails,…

Overuse injuries due to lifestyle problems, unpaired walking or sporting activities commonly lead to ankle and foot abnormalities. The tendons, bones and muscles are specifically prone to degeneration. The various disorders may be classified by a grading system that includes peritendinous inflammation, degenerative tendon disease, and ruptures. Bone marrow edema is another typical manifestation of…

is characterized by hyperextension of the corresponding metatarsophalangeal joint and lateral or medial deviation of the toe that comes to lay over the other.  Digitus superductus deformity usually occurs in combination with complex forefoot deformity like splayfoot and hallux valgus or digitus quintus varus deformity.  The raised toe shows pressure sores and corns (med. Clavus)…

Plantar fasciitis is a common and a disabling musculoskeletal disorder primarily affecting the fascial enthesis; it is thought to have a mechanical origin. It is predominantly a clinical diagnosis. Symptoms are stabbing, inferior heel non radiating pain in the morning; the pain becomes worse at the end of the day and can be triggered and…

The common term for hallux valgus is bunion. It is characterized by a mostly painful medial deviation of the metatarsal head 1 and the simultaneous deviation of the ossa phalageale 1 laterally towards the other toes. As a result, deformities and displacements of the other toes may occur.  The causes have not yet been definitively…

Morton’s neuralgia Morton’s neuralgia is a painful nerve disease of the foot due to chronic compression, which is caused by swelling and nodular thickening of the interdigital nerves (neuroma) mainly in the area of the metatarsal heads III and IV, more rarely between II and III. Additional compression can also be generated by an inflammatory…

Diabetic patients have a higher incidence of lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (PAD) than non-diabetic patients. Patient complaints may include pain with walking relieved by a short rest period (intermittent claudication), rest pain at night, and a slow healing or nonhealing wound. Clinical examination should record the patient’s presenting symptoms. The initial physical examination should…

Digital deformities: General Surg/Conser Lesser toe deformities are caused by alterations in normal anatomy that create an imbalance between the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles. They are among the most common toe deformities and cause joint pain and skin lesions due to excessive pressure and friction on socks and the shoe. The deformities are considered a…

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