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...
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...
Caught Out with Cancer When it’s not ‘SMART’ to listen to your patient Cancer is something that affects any part of the body, but being caught out may not always be the doctor’s fault. In this article, I am using the abbreviation ‘S.M.ART’, which...
Ultrasound in focus and Podiatry Reflective thoughts and evidence around ultrasound Ultrasound within podiatry is the theme of this article. All professionals will inevitably extend their ability as part of professional development. This is often known as extending...
A naval bone and the Duke of Edinburgh? How pain stopped a young woman from competing Foot pain and the Duke of Edinburgh might seem completely unrelated but in fact this story is relevant; to undertake the Duke’s Award the respondent needs to be foot pain free....
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