by psAdministrator | May 19, 2022 | Common Foot Disorders
Definition Common warts are local growths in the skin that are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although they are considered to be contagious, it is very common for just one family member to have them. In addition, they often affect just one part of the...
by psAdministrator | Apr 24, 2022 | Common Foot Disorders
Definition The term bunion (hallux valgus) is used to refer to the pathological bump on the side of the great toe joint – a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe, often erroneously described as an enlargement of bone or tissue around the...
by psAdministrator | Mar 24, 2022 | Common Foot Disorders
Definition Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus, and probably the major component of the diabetic foot. It occurs in 15% of all patients with diabetes and precedes 84% of all lower leg amputations. Major increase in mortality...