What is an Arterial Ulcer in a Vascular Compromised Foot? Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. In most people, the wound will then heal up without difficulty within a week or two. However, when there is an underlying problem, the skin does not heal and the area of breakdown can […]
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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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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
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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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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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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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.
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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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
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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