The FixToe device was developed by Podiatrists in Spain as a useful tool to manage plantar plate tears and related conditions in the forefoot. Consumers can buy the FixToe device here: FootStore.au | Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.mx | Amazon.com...
Podiatrists do not hate Crocs. Some podiatrists have made public negative comments about Crocs. Other Podiatrists like them. Views are mixed, so to say that Podiatrists hate Crocs is a claim that is not supported. A lot of podiatrists probably wear...
Policeman’s heel is an old name that used to be used to refer to the heel pain that was common in the police when they used to spend so many hours on the beat walking around doing police things. Any activity done to excessive amounts will...
Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of skin, hair, and nails of the hand and feet. It is caused by mutations in one of several genes, including KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, or KRT17, which provide...
Helbing sign or Helbing’s sign is an observation of the alignment of the Achilles tendon from behind when weightbearing. It is seen as the amount of concavity or medial bowing of the Achilles tendon as the calcaneus everts past vertical. It...
The problem with any recommendation as to a good cream to use for chilblains is that there is a reasonable amount of variability between people in how they respond to the different creams. There is no research that shows which is a good cream to use...
There are no vitamin deficiencies that are known to be associated with chilblains. There is no evidence of any vitamin deficiency as being a risk factors for chilblains. There has been no research done on this, so if anyone does suggest that a...
No. You can often see urine or peeing on a chilblain advised. However, there is no evidence that urine therapy works and there is no rationale for doing it. There is nothing in urine that can affect the physiological processes of chilblains. Urine...
A phenol matrixectomy is a minor surgical procedure done under local anaesthetic to treat ingrown toenails. The procedure involves removing the side of the nail that is ingrown and then using phenol to destroy the growing cells so that the problem...
Supination resistance is a concept based on how much force is needed to supinate the foot. As a clinical test is it frequently used to help estimate how much force is needed to supinate the foot. This is considered important in foot orthotic therapy...
