Podiatry

Podiatry

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

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non-union

Health care; Podiatry

Non-union refers to the failure of a bone to "knit" back together following a fracture or surgery. There are many causes of non- union. Non-unions can develop as a result of medical negligence in ...

orthotics

Health care; Podiatry

Orthotics are devices that are used to control abnormal foot function. When the foot is not functioning correctly, it will produce painful areas. The signs and symptoms of altered biomechanics of ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection involving a bone. The condition is serious because treatment often requires several weeks of intra-venous treatment with potent antibiotics and often involves surgery ...

pedal

Health care; Podiatry

Pertaining to the foot or feet.

pedorthics

Health care; Podiatry

The design, manufacture, fitting, and modification of shoes and related foot appliances as prescribed for the amelioration of painful or disabling conditions of the foot and leg.