September 2022

Neurovascular Corns

Neurovascular Corns

What is Neurovascular Corns? Know the difference between from the Regular Corns   Neurovascular Corns contain blood vessels and/or nerves and can often be mistaken for warts. Neurovascular corns are the least common form of corns but are extremely painful. They can be very problematic for both the patient and the treating podiatrist. A neurovascular corn has […]

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Midfoot Arthritis

Midfoot Arthritis

Learn more about Midfoot Arthritis   Midfoot arthritis is where there is a reduction in one or many of joint spaces within the midfoot.  The midfoot includes the tarsometatarsal and naviculocuneiform joints. It contributes to the normal arch of the foot and helps with walking. If arthritis is present, there will be damage or degenerative

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Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease in People with Diabetes

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?   Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities. While PAD is a major risk factor for lower-extremity amputation, it is also accompanied by a high likelihood for symptomatic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Diabetic patients are at high risk for peripheral arterial

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diabetic foot ulcer classifications

Understanding Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Systems

Understanding Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Systems   Diabetic foot ulceration is a common but feared complication in people with diabetes requiring multidisciplinary treatment. Accurate classification of diabetic foot ulcers is essential to evaluate the wound healing tendency. Categorising wounds with the use of a reliable classification tool may help predict which ulcers will heal and

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POST THROMBOTIC SYNDROME

Post Thrombotic Syndrome

What is Post thrombotic syndrome?   Post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic (long term) problem that develops after a patient has a clot in the deep veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis;DVT). PTS develops because the clot blocks blood flow returning to the heart leading to increased pressure in the veins of the

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Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis

What is Ichthyosis?   Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of all inherited skin disorders.  It causes dry, dead skin cells to accumulate in patches on the surface of your skin.  It is also known as “fish scale disease” due to the dead skin accumulating in a similar pattern to a fish’s scales.

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custom foot orthotics

Custom Foot Orthotics

Custom Foot Orthotics   Custom foot orthotics are a prescription orthotic made  from a 3D impression of your feet.  They’re made just for you to help improve, support or correct your foot posture or treat any foot pathology you may be experiencing. Custom foot orthotics are shoe inserts designed to support the natural shape of

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fungal nail

Fungal Nail

Learn more about Fungal Nail   Fungal nail infections, known to doctors as onychomycosis, can affect both toenails and fingernails, but toenail infections are more common. Nail fungus is often caused by something called ‘dermatophytes’, which are fungi found growing on skin, hair, nails and other bodily surfaces.  The primary types of fungi that cause

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May-Thurner Syndrome

May-Thurner Syndrome

What is May-Thurner Syndrome   May-Thurner syndrome is a condition that involves your right iliac artery, which carries blood to your right leg.  And the left iliac vein, which returns blood from your left leg toward your heart. Other terms for this disorder are “Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome” and “Cockett’s Syndrome”.  It is important to

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Learn more about Chronic Venous Insufficiency   Healthy leg veins have valves that keep blood flowing to the heart.  Vein disease develops when the valves stop working properly and allow blood to flow backward (i.e., reflux) and pool in the lower leg veins. What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition

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