Pediatric injuries (or traumas) is prevailing day by day in young children. Because of their sundry nature in their origins, severity, and drastic effects on children, they are treated after proper diagnosis by a health care provider. Heel Pain If your child constantly complains about heel pain with an inflamed back of the foot or […]
Introduction: The nail becomes ingrown when it extends into the adjacent skin, creating pain. Although it is more common to find this condition in the first toe, it can also happen to any toe that is crowded by the shoe or adjacent toes. This becomes a more serious problem when the toe becomes infected, appearing […]
Introduction: The term “pes planus” is a broad category of pedal complaints that is a descriptive term rather than an actual diagnosis. This term simply means flat foot, which does not provide the podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons an appreciation of the broad range of complaints and difficulties that may be associated with this […]
The hammer toe is a deformation in the second, third, fourth or fifth toes of the foot, which consists of the flexion of one or several of the joints that form each finger. The hammer toe is a direct consequence of having bunions because of hallux valgus on the feet and may worsen over time […]
What is foot deformities? In what diseases is it indicated? Primarily, it is the hallux valgus or bunion that consists of a deviation of the first toe, to the point of causing the overlap of the first and second toes. Surgical foot deformities treatment is the only practical solution to solve this problem. The operation […]
An ingrown toenail, which at first glance may seem like minor importance, can be very painful. A curiosity: the civilizations that go barefoot have never suffered the incarnation of a nail. What are the symptoms of an ingrown toenail? Footwear is, without a doubt, the main reason for an ingrown toenail. If the tip […]
People with diabetes are more prone to foot problems, often due to two complications of this disease: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation. Peripheral neuropathy causes a loss of sensations in the feet, which decreases the ability to feel pain or injury. Poor blood flow decreases the body’s ability to heal, which makes it difficult […]
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that causes the blood glucose concentration to be higher than average. Having diabetes can be a difficulty in the process of wound healing since the disease is related to certain complications such as diabetic Angiopathy (damage to the blood vessels) or diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves). Either of […]
Have you heard of diabetes and diabetic foot examination? Yes, foot problems are common in people with diabetes. Perhaps you’re afraid of losing a toe, a foot or a leg, or maybe you know someone who has been through that. However, you can reduce the likelihood of having problems with your feet with good daily […]
Sports specialists and physical education professionals highly recommend people to frequently practice sports or any physical exercise to increase the quality of life. However, often the intense practice of any physical activity can lead to health risks on rare occasions, causing injuries to the individuals who practice it. Therefore, it is necessary to follow some […]
