Common forms of foot arthritis

Common forms of foot arthritis

Medically-related painful toes Medically-related painful toes are uncommon. A stiff toe is more likely to arise due to injury. In this introductory article, I will cover the most common medical causes of painful toes involving osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,...
The Sesamoid Bone

The Sesamoid Bone

The sesamoid bone  The subject of this article is  a bone. The part of the foot under the big toe is called the sesamoid bone. I will discuss the bone, its function and a condition called sesamoiditis which involves the sesamoid within the joint. At the end I will...
Self-help and the bunion book

Self-help and the bunion book

Making decisions is not easy and so this book is a must Hallux valgus (HV) and the bunion is traditionally treated by orthopaedic specialists. My book introduces the reader to the work of the specialist podiatrist providing you with a wider range of options . Hallux...
First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit Deciding on the type of First Aid Kit required Selecting the contents for a FIRST AID KIT is always a bit tricky. Every home should have one, but is your First Aid Kit fit for purpose? In an ideal world everyone should go on a St John’s Ambulance or The...