Science of the Foot

Exploring the Anatomical, Functional, and Clinical Implications of a Plantarflexed First Ray: Gait Effects and Treatment Strategies

The first ray of the foot includes the first metatarsal bone and the base of the great toe (hallux). The…

A plantar plate tear is a common injury of the foot, specifically at the junction of the toes. The plantar…

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects a large number of people causing them foot pain. It is characterized…

In everyday language, pitted keratolysis is known as moon foot. It is a skin condition found predominantly on the feet…

Pes cavus is a common deformity of the foot. Characterised by a high instep arch and a supinated foot (where…

Peroneal tendonitis affects the tendons located on the outside of the ankle. The peroneal tendons help support the foot and…

Peroneal spastic flatfoot is a condition that affects the foot and ankle in a unique way creating a flatfoot deformity…

Heel pain is a frequent health problem that affects almost everyone at some point or another. It can occur in…

Why do I get pain in my top of foot? Top of foot pain is common in all individuals whether…

Onychauxis is the thickening of one or more nails, resulting in a nail change known as onychauxis affecting the finger…

Onychorrhexis is a disease of the nails which is visible in the form of clear changes. The disease is associated…

What is onychophosis? Onychophosis is a condition affecting the nails and is characterized by various abnormalities such as thickening, colour…