Patients who mislead clinicians

Patients who mislead clinicians

Reflecting on lesson Learnt The subject of patients who mislead clinicians do is not intentional. However, being misdirected can cause delays in diagnosis. Dr Paul Stepanczuk is an experienced podiatric physician and surgeon from the USA, and today he shares a case of...
Treating a complaint called Freiberg’s

Treating a complaint called Freiberg’s

A metatarsal joint pain Freiberg’s infraction PART 2 Treating the complaint called Freiberg’s is is not particularly common. He continues the discussion around osteochondroses affecting the metatarsal heads. Often called metatarsalgia this condition is mainly...
A Foot Condition called Freiberg’s

A Foot Condition called Freiberg’s

An Uncommon Condition called Freiberg’s PART 1 Freiberg’s is an uncommon foot condition and constitutes one of the causes of metatarsalgia.  Part 2 will look at confirming diagnosis and treatment. It is a pleasure to invite James to write for ConsultingFootPain....
Hallux Valgus known as bunion

Hallux Valgus known as bunion

Confusing terminology Hallux valgus known as bunion deformity confuses many. The Bunion is the bump (soft and hard) on the side of the big toe joint. As the toe bends outwards toward the smaller toes we call this valgus deformity. Hallux just means toe in a language...
Podiatry as an Inspiring Career

Podiatry as an Inspiring Career

Making Podiatry Your First Choice It was easy to recall that I failed to achieve the career that I had originally wanted. However, forty years on I can look back and appreciate that a change of career left me satisfied. I discuss my experience after attending a new...