Cavus foot, pes cavus, supinated foot are all names for a higher arched foot. The Cavus foot, also known as high arches, is a condition characterized by an unusually high arch of the foot. In individuals with cavus foot, the arch of the foot is abnormally raised off the ground, causing the majority of the […]
A corn plaster is a medicated pad that is supposed to each away at a corn. The acid that is used can not tell what is corn and what is normal skin, so it just eats away at whatever it is put on. That can be dangerous for those who are at sick (eg diabetes). […]
The Cyma line is a sign seen on a a x-ray and appears as a ‘lazy’ S shape that is formed by the midtarsal articulations of the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints. This Cyma line should appear smooth and unbroken in a well-aligned foot and disruption in it mean that there are some alignment issues. In […]
A crescent pad is a c-shaped or “smiley mouth” shaped felt pad that is used on the apex of toes to relieve pressure on painful corns following debridement.
Colchicine is a very effective drug for the short term management of gout. Colchicine is a medication primarily used for the treatment and prevention of gout, a form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is derived from the plant Colchicum autumnale, also known as the autumn crocus […]
A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure for hallux rigidus in which the bone spurs on the top of the joint are removed. A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the foot to treat a condition known as hallux rigidus or degenerative arthritis of the big toe joint. Hallux rigidus is characterized by stiffness, pain, […]
CPR is for the first aid technique of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Pretty much all podiatrists around the world are required to regularly complete CPR courses and have the required skills. Knowing how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is essential because it can save lives in emergency situations where a person’s heart has stopped beating or they […]
Calcaneodynia is not a diagnosis. It means nothing more than pain in the heel. That pain could be for any one of 100’s of reasons. It is a meaningless term. The word “calcaneodynia” is a medical term that refers to pain in the heel, specifically in the area of the calcaneus, which is the bone […]
CAD-CAM is the computer aided design and manufacturing. It is now widely used for the designing and manufacture of foot orthotics CAD-CAM stands for Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. It refers to the use of computer technology and software to design and manufacture products, components, or parts. CAD-CAM systems integrate both the design and manufacturing […]
Citimidine is an histamine H2 antagonist used to treat some gastrointestinal disorders. It has also been used to treat verrucae on the foot. The evidence for its use is not very good. Cimetidine is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists or H2 blockers. It is primarily […]
