Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) Chronic Vein Insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition that primarily affects the lower limb. CVI develops due to valvular incompetence resulting in reflux (backwards flow) or obstruction within the veins. This may occur in deep, superficial or perforating veins causing venous hypertension in the affected extremities. Superficial venous incompetence is [...]
Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) Is it really a fungal nail infection (onychomycosis)? Fungal nail infections are characterized by thickening and/or discolorations (yellow, brown or white) of the nails. The nail may become brittle or crumble when trimmed and there may be a lifting of the nail from the nail bed. They are [...]
Mycoid Cyst Also known as a Digital Mucous Cyst A mucoid or myxoid cyst is a benign, typically pain-free lump found near a nail or joint margin. They can often be mistaken for a blister due to the serous exudate (clear fluid) underlying the skin. As you can see in the photos, a common [...]
Plantar Fasciosis: Understanding the Pain in Your Feet Not JUST a sore foot! Heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints we see as Podiatrists and quite often we are surprised to hear how long people can go on suffering with heel pain before they decide to do anything about it. Pain [...]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a broad term describing excess and prolonged pain and inflammation that follows an injury (more commonly fracture), typically to an arm or leg. CRPS has acute and chronic forms. What does it feel like? Continuous burning or throbbing pain, usually in the [...]
Plantar Fasciitis vs Poor Footwear What It Is and Why It Happens Plantar fasciosis is a condition that affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot and helps to support the arch. This condition can cause pain and discomfort in the heel [...]
Osteoporosis A bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures. Our bodies are constantly in the process of bone-building and bone-breakdown. When this process is [...]
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) / Adult acquired flat foot A progressive debilitating inflammation/degeneration of the muscle in the shin called the tibialis posterior leading to adult-acquired flat foot deformity. Over time if uncorrected it may lead to joints becoming rigid as the tendon problems affect the areas around them. IMPORTANT NOTE: degeneration of the [...]
Osteochondral lesion of the talar dome Osteochondral lesions are injuries to the talus that involve both the bone and the overlying cartilage. These injuries are also called osteochondritis dessicans or osteochondral fractures. Osteochondral lesions to the talus (OLT) may include softening of the cartilage layers, cyst-like lesions within the bone below the cartilage, or [...]
Hallux Limitus, What a pain in the big toe joint!? Hallu..what? no, it’s not the name of an ancient Roman centurion! it’s a medical term for a restriction in the joint that connects the big toe to the foot that stops it lifting up like it should. If it gets really bad [...]
