The foot and the ankle joint form the end of the lower extremity, with which they have to absorb the entire body weight in upright standing and walking. The foot is made up of many small bones, making it more flexible, resilient but also vulnerable. The Achilles tendon is often affected, especially in athletes. It … Physiotherapy for pain and diseases of the foot
Splayfoot, or pes transversoplanus, is an avoidable splay of the forefoot that is often caused by obesity and improper footwear. What is splayfoot? A splayfoot is a visible and measurable deformation of the entire forefoot. It is caused by the lowering of the front arch in the foot. As a result of the subsidence, the … Splayfoot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In congenital knee dislocation, patients’ lower legs are twisted and their knee joint surfaces are in insufficient contact. Noninvasive stretches are now available as therapeutic measures. Only in extreme cases does the joint need to be surgically repositioned. What is congenital knee dislocation? Medicine refers to a dislocation when there is a complete or incomplete … Congenital Knee Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Corns are usually round, clearly demarcated, and hard thickenings of the skin that occur primarily on the toes over the bones due to excessive keratinization. In the center there is a cone-shaped core of keratin. It is not a skin condition. Corns are primarily an aesthetic problem, but can also lead to pain and … Corns
Definition The splayfoot is the most common acquired foot deformity or malposition. It is almost always congenital and affects more women than men. The lowering of the transverse arch of the foot causes foot complaints with widening of the forefoot, which means that the entire forefoot is in contact with the ground. Synonyms Splayfeet Splayfoot … The SplayfootSplayfeet
Diagnosis The diagnosis of splayfoot can be made from the symptoms and the physical examination. Due to the described malpositions, a pathological pattern of callosity occurs over the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.The examination findings include: Examination in standing position: A widening of the forefoot is observed and the transversal arch sinks. Examination in a … Diagnosis | The SplayfootSplayfeet
Symptoms Hallux valgus (“crooked toe”) refers to a deformity of the big toe that deviates outward at the metatarsophalangeal joint. It is based on a deviation of the metatarsal bone towards the inside. Due to this malposition, sometimes severe pain, pressure and friction complaints, swelling, inflammation, corns, calluses as well as sensory disturbances develop as … Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
Introduction Splayfeet are the most common orthopedic foot malposition in Germany and also the one most frequently associated with pain. In many cases, splayfeet only occur in mild forms without any disease value. However, pain in the foot can sometimes occur, especially if people tend to have splayfeet or if they have already been diagnosed … Pain with splayfeet
Symptoms Slight splayfeet are in many cases not subject to any special therapy. However, if pain and significant restrictions occur, treatment must be carried out, whereby various methods are available. Conservative measures are in the foreground. In addition to the change to suitable and wide shoes, orthopedic insoles are also useful. These support the arch … Symptoms | Pain with splayfeet
Prognosis The prognosis for splayfeet, which cause pain, is good in most cases. With the above mentioned treatment options, the large number of patients can be helped well without pain remaining. If left untreated, splayfeet can take a worse course, the calluses become larger and corns and so-called hammer toes develop. The persistent pain then … Prognosis | Pain with splayfeet
The support as a conservative hallux valgus therapy Many people who suffer from hallux valgus experience severe pain when walking. For this reason, various types of bandages have been developed for hallux valgus to stabilize the ball of the big toe, relieve the joint and protect it from external pressure (which can be caused by … Bandage for the treatment of hallux valgus
Pain in the big toe can have a variety of causes; a fundamental distinction must be made between those that originate in the big toe or the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, and internal diseases in which joint pain is one of the symptoms. Diseases or injuries affecting the joint are a common cause … Pain in the big toe
