Recognizing, treating, and preventing common foot problems.
The incidence, prevalence, and severity of foot conditions increase with age. Teaching patients simple preventive techniques is crucial. Recognition, treatment, and prevention of common foot complaints--i.e., toenail problems, infections, corns and calluses, injuries, flat feet, bunions, arthritis of the toes, and toe and joint deformities--are reviewed.
Robbins
J M
JM
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, USA. jeffrey.robbins@med.va.gov
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012775:Shoes; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents