Podiatry

Podiatry

The study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.

Contributors in Podiatry

Podiatry

Deep Vein Thrombosis (also called DVT) is a blood clot that develops in the leg. This is a serious condition, because it can move to the lungs (pulmonary embolus) and cause death. It can also cause ...

deep vein thrombophebitis (dvt)

Health care; Podiatry

bock-greissinger foot

Health care; Podiatry

A prosthetic foot that allows ankle motion.

bunion

Health care; Podiatry

An abnormal prominence on the inner aspect of the first metatarsal head, with bursal formation, and resulting in lateral or valgus displacement of the great toe. Bunions can be caused by congenital ...

calx

Health care; Podiatry

The hindmost part of the foot; the heel.

carpopedal

Health care; Podiatry

Affecting the wrist and foot.

causalgia

Health care; Podiatry

A burning pain often associated with trophic skin changes in the hand or foot, caused by peripheral nerve injury. The syndrome may be aggravated by the slightest stimuli or it may be intensified by ...