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Keeping Kids Feet Happy 28 Apr 2012 | 03:16 am
Foot and ankle problems in the child, much like many other ailments, can go unnoticed or undiagnosed for years. The signs and symptoms can often be subtle and non-descript. A child may not be able t...
Antibiotics – The End of an Era? 22 Mar 2012 | 01:09 am
At a recent conference in Copenhagen on the topic of infectious disease, Margaret Chan, director of the World Health Organization, warned of the dangers of antibiotics resistance. The problem is beco...
A War on Diabetes? Why Paula Deen is on Both Sides 4 Feb 2012 | 09:07 am
It may not come as a surprise to find that Paula Deen has type 2 diabetes. The woman who has made a career through a seemingly reckless approach to cooking and eating, using large quantities of cream...
Cutaneous Larva Migrans 21 Dec 2011 | 03:38 am
Cutaneous Larva Migrans is a tropical disease that is commonly found in the foot. It is the result of an infection with one of a variety of hookworms, including the species Ancylostoma braziliense (c...
Chronic Venous Insufficiency 1 Nov 2011 | 08:59 am
Chronic Venous Insufficiency is the most common cause of leg swelling, affecting approximately 2% of the general population and up to 20% of the elderly population. The condition affects about 2.5 mi...
Ankle Arthrodesis 27 Sep 2011 | 01:33 am
Ankle arthritis can be an extremely debilitating condition. Most commonly it is seen as a complication of ankle fracture or other ankle trauma, but it can also be seen secondary to inflammatory arthr...
Cheilectomy for Hallux Limitus 15 Jul 2011 | 05:09 am
One of the most common conditions of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) is a condition known as hallux limitus. This is defined as a less than normal range of motion of the joint. Normal range ...
Topaz Procedure for Plantar Fasciitis 20 May 2011 | 12:41 am
One of the most common symptoms that a podiatrist will hear from their patients is that they are suffering from heel pain. This is often a chronic heel pain, that is unrelenting and not responsive to ...
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 22 Apr 2011 | 01:59 am
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition of the foot and ankle in which the tibial nerve becomes entrapped along its course. The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve, which begins in the distal ...
Adult Acquired Flatfoot and PTTD 22 Feb 2011 | 08:10 am
Flatfeet can be a difficult problem for many adults. Many people will experience some form of adult-acquired flatfoot in their lifetime, some of which may become very painful and problematic. An impor...
