Home > Industry/Domain > Health care > Podiatry

Podiatry

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

Contributors in Podiatry

Podiatry

hyperkeratosis

Health care; Podiatry

An autosomal dominant skin disorder, usually occurring in the third or fourth decade of life, characterized by pink or reddish or yellowish brown hyperkeratotic scaly papules on the lower leg and ...

hypodactyly

Health care; Podiatry

Less than the usual number of digits on the hand or foot.

immersion foot

Health care; Podiatry

A condition resembling trench foot occurring in persons who have spent long periods in water.

ingrown nails

Health care; Podiatry

An ingrown toenail is a condition in which the nail is cutting into the flesh. This condition is usually very painful and is usually associated with infection of the toe. A nail is ingrown when one ...

instep

Health care; Podiatry

The dorsal part of the arch of the foot.

intermittent double-step gait

Health care; Podiatry

A hemiplegic gait in which there is a pause after the short step of the normal foot, or in some cases after the step of the affected foot.

lisfranc's amputation

Health care; Podiatry

Amputation of the foot between the metatarsus and tarsus.

Featured blossaries

Medecine: Immunodeficiency and pathophysiology

Category: Science   2 22 Terms

Angels

Category: Religion   2 20 Terms