Ingrown toenail surgery is typically performed to treat a painful and recurring ingrown toenail that does not respond to conservative treatments. Two common surgical options for ingrown toenail treatment are partial nail avulsion with chemical matrixectomy and sharp nail resection known as Winograd procedure. Here’s an explanation of these procedures and the key differences between
Read morePlantar warts are hard, grainy growths that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are usually not severe but can be painful or uncomfortable, especially if they are located in the weight-bearing areas of the feet. There are several treatment options available for plantar warts, including:
Read moreGANGLION CYSTS OF THE FOOT An insight into the most common benign lump of the foot. Can it be bothersome? If so, What to do?! Let’s start with briefly describing the Ganglion cysts over the foot. Ganglion cysts are benign, fluid-filled tumours/masses that often develop on the tendons or joints of the foot. One
Read morePlantar Plate Tears and its Treatment Are you suffering from plantar plate tears and want to know about this condition and its treatment? Then here are the things you must know about plantar plate tears. What is Plantar Plate Tear? The plantar plate is a fibrocartilaginous structure on the bottom of the knuckle called the
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Freiberg’s disease can become a debilitating condition. If not treated properly, arthritic changes can occur at a young age. Freiberg’s disease is osteochondrosis (Avascular necrosis) of the metatarsal head that most often occurs in the second metatarsal head although it can happen to any metatarsal heads. It commonly presents in adolescence, with a 5:1 female:
Read moreFoot drop can be caused by a number of different conditions including stroke, cerebral palsy and nerve damage. A foot drop brace will often help the affected patient avoid surgery Foot drop is a condition in which the dropping of the forefoot occurs due to weakness or damage to the muscles and tendons at the front of
Read moreHow do i fix my bunion Genetics. There is now no question that you have inherited your bunions from one of your parents or grandparents. Tight footwear, such as high heels, may make things worse, but men also get this disorder and you rarely see men walking around in high heels! It’s interesting to
Read moreAn intermetatarsal bursitis is a common cause of foot pain that is reported in females more than males. The high incidence of bursitis is attributed mainly to the anatomy of the female foot as well as lifestyle choices such as the prolonged use of higher heeled shoes or long hours of standing in occupations such as the
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