Kager’s Fat Pad Sprain Kager’s fat pad sprain, also known as Kager’s triangle or Kager’s triangle syndrome, is a condition involving injury or inflammation to the retrocalcaneal bursa and adjacent structures in the ankle. What is this Kager’s fat pad? Kager’s fat pad is a small fatty tissue located in the space between the […]
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Spotlight on Skin: Understanding Lumps and Bumps Discovering a new lump or bump can be quite a worrying experience, especially if you do not know what it is. Today we will discuss ‘lumps and bumps’ the colloquial phrases often used to describe various irregularities or growths on the body. These can include cysts, lipomas
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What is a Calf Strain? A calf strain, also known as a pulled calf muscle, is a common injury that occurs when the muscles in the calf are stretched beyond their limits, resulting in tears in the muscle fibers. This injury can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of muscle damage.
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What is Ankle Joint Arthritis? Ankle joint arthritis, also known as ankle osteoarthritis, is a condition characterized by the degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within the ankle joint. This degeneration leads to inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in the ankle joint. Ankle arthritis can significantly
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What is Intoeing Gait? Intoeing gait, also known as “pigeon-toed” gait or “duck-like” gait, is a walking pattern where the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead while walking. It is commonly observed in children and can result from various underlying factors: Femoral Anteversion: This is one of the most common causes of
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What is Raynaud’s Disease? Raynaud’s disease, also known as Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s syndrome, is a condition characterized by episodes of reduced blood flow to the fingers and toes, typically in response to cold temperatures or stress. This phenomenon occurs due to vasospasm, which is a sudden narrowing of the blood vessels, leading to
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What is gout? Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, most commonly the joint at the base of the big toe. It is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the affected joint, leading to inflammation and
Cutaneous Horn A cutaneous horn is a unique type of skin lesion characterized by a protruding growth that resembles a horn or spike. These horns are made up of keratin, the same protein found in nails and hair and they can vary in size, shape as well as in color. While they can develop
Footwise Protection: The Significance of Sunscreen and Mole Changes on our Feet Today we will discuss mole changes and the importance of feet sunscreen. Sunscreen is often applied carefully to the face, arms and legs… however applying to our feet can oftentimes be overlooked! The skin on the feet are also susceptible to the
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Ganglion Cysts Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists, hands, ankles, or feet. These cysts are filled with a jelly-like fluid called synovial fluid, which is found in joints. They can vary in size, ranging from pea-sized to golf ball-sized, and may fluctuate in