What is Metatarsus Primus Elevatus? Learn more about this condition Metatarsus primus elevatus is a clinical diagnosis in which the first metatarsal is dorsally deviated in the sagittal plane in relation to the lesser metatarsals. The most common sequela of a metatarsus primus elevatus is hallux limitus or rigidus, which has been described as […]
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What is Metatarsus Primus Adductus? Learn more about this condition Metatarsus Primus adductus is the most common paediatric condition which affects children’s feet. It is characterized by feet which curve inwards, resembling the shape of a kidney bean. The large toe points inwards and the child may trip more than other children when walking
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Finding the Perfect Football Boot for Your Feet Football ⚽️ WELL DONE LIONESSES 🦁 is probably the one truly global sport and is also practised at the amateur level on a variety of surfaces and conditions. The football boot can have a significant effect on your performance – choose the wrong boot and you
Best Walking Boots for your feet Comfortable and well-fitting walking boots or shoes are always worth the investment. The best walking boots offer essential comfort and support, while helping to prevent any accidents or injuries. Ill-fitting and non-supportive footwear can make for a miserable time out in your walk causing foot issues like blisters.
What is Onychomadesis? Learn more about this condition Onychomadesis is the complete shedding of the nail plate from the nail bed due to severe toxicity to the nail matrix. It is the periodic shedding of toenail, in whole or part. This condition can make toenails sensitive. However, toenails will recover and regrow. It can
What is Pfeiffer Syndrome? Learn more about this condition Pfeiffer syndrome is a complex genetic disorder in which certain bones in the skull fuse (join together) early in their development. This prevents the skull from growing normally, affecting the shape of the head and face and sometimes causing increased pressure around the brain. It
What is a Lichen Planus? Learn more about its symptoms, treatments, and causes Lichen planus is an unusual skin condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes. The condition occurs when a trigger stimulates the immune system to begin targeting specific skin cells. It can cause bumps on your skin and/or sores in moist areas
Why we should Foot Scrub Keeping your foot skin and especially the soles of our feet healthy is a great way to keep microbes at bay. For a gentle and not too aggressive way, use a pumice stone or a foot emery board, (avoiding the metal files as these are too abrasive) and on dry
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What is Onychoschizia? Learn more about this condition Onychoschizia (also known as onychoschisis, lamellar dystrophy, and peeling of nails) is characterized by horizontal splits within the nail plate due to loss of intracellular adhesion. It is a nail condition more common among women. Split nails are common. They can affect both fingernails and toenails and
Learn more about Yellow Nail Syndrome Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder of the nail which results to swelling of parts of the body caused by blockage or damage to the drainage of the lymphatic system. Yellow nails syndrome is characterised by the triad of yellow thickened nails, lymphoedema and respiratory manifestations. They are
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