The navicular is often called the keystone of the arch. The navicular articulates with the talus (art of the ankle) and the cuneiform bones. The posterior tibial tendon inserts in the medial and plantar aspect of the navicular. The post...
onychomycosisFungal toe nail infection, also called onychomycosis, is a progressive disorder of the nail that is due to the environment inside our shoes. Fungus is a plant, and to survive fungus needs an environment that is dark, warm and mois...
In Brodsky's classical description of zones affected by diabetic neuropathic arthropathy, he described the primary areas of the foot affected to be the midfoot and rearfoot (types 1,2,3). How common is neuropathic arthropathy of the forefoot (Brodsky type 5)? This article explores the fact that Brodsky type 5 (forefoot) may be an overlooked condition in diabetes care.
I was working with a patient this morning, discussing one of the more common problems that a foot doc sees in practice – plantar fasciitis. At the conclusion of the discussion, I printed the plantar fasciitis knowl...
I saw a 53-year-old female today for left ankle pain and chronic left leg swelling. The swelling was pitting, meaning that with digital pressure to the skin, when you pull away, your finger leaves a divot, or pit in the skin. Pitting edema cla...
