Podiatry

Podiatry

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

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gait analysis

Health care; Podiatry

Evaluation of the manner or style of walking, usually done by observing the individual as he walks naturally in a straight line.

An adhesive tape support used in treatment of sprains and other painful conditions of the ankle, the tape being applied in a basket-weave fashion with strips placed alternately under the sole of the ...

gout

Health care; Podiatry

Gout (hyperuricemia or elevated uric acid) is generally thought to be a hereditary disease, but there are many causes: increased purine intake, sudden weight loss due to dieting, and/or diuretics can ...

grasp reflex

Health care; Podiatry

Flexion or clenching of the fingers or toes on stimulation of the palm of the hand or sole of the foot.

Haglund's deformity

Health care; Podiatry

Haglund's deformity is a condition of pain and discomfort on the posterior (back) aspect of the heel at the area of the insertion of the Achilles tendon.

hallux varus

Health care; Podiatry

Angulation of the great toe toward the other toes of the foot. Hallux varus is a surgical over-correction of a bunion. The big toe splays away from the second toe and the foot can look like a ...

hammertoes

Health care; Podiatry

Hammertoes, exostosis (bone spurs) could also be grouped under arthritis. Hammertoes, bone spurs, and exostosis are all a result of an imbalance of the muscle structures of the toes, when the toes ...