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Podiatry
The study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.
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blood clot
Health care; 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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
