Other Podiatry Links
5/1/2008
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Examining the FingerNails of Elderly Patients
4/11/2008
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Misinformation About Toenail and Foot Health
5/1/2007
An estimated 35 million Americans have an active, live infection known as onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) underneath their toenails, but 90 percent of them don't even recognize the name of the infection, according to a new survey conducted by Roper Public Affairs. Further, more than half (57%) of those surveyed who have the condition believe that over-the-counter (OTC) medications will treat the symptoms adequately, despite the fact that no over-the-counter treatment has been proven to effectively treat the infection, and no OTC treatment is approved for this use.
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Pick the Right Shoes For Comfort
5/1/2007
Nike says its Shox line, which features shoes for walking, running and cross-training on special "platforms," is designed to help shield the feet from pounding the pavement and the track.
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Plantar Fasciitis
5/1/2007
Plantar fasciitis with heel pain is due to tearing of the rigid fascia. Limiting over-pronation by orthotics can provide relief, and NSAIDs and cortisone injections if necessary may be useful. Infrequently, surgery is necessary. Endoscopic division of the band followed by a stretching regime to prevent apposition is an advance.
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Laser Foot Surgery
5/1/2007
When the carbon dioxide radio-frequency-excited surgical laser was introduced in Canada in 1983, everyone thought it would become the treatment of choice for foot problems. The laser is an effective tool but it is not a panacea for foot problems: its best applications are for treating verrucae, porokeratosis and ingrown nail.
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