A ganglion is a soft tissue herniation, usually in a tendon sheath or joint capsule in which the soft tissues form a mass outside the tendon or joint. The enlargement is usually full of synovial fluid. Ancient myth is that you can hit the ganglion with a big book, traditionally a Bible then the enlargement Continue reading →
Freiberg’s disease is a painful condition that mostly affects the 2nd metatarsal head. It can also affect the 3rd or 4th metatarsal bones, though these are much less common. Most are in females and most commonly occur in young women up to around 20 years of age. It is most likely due to a disruption Continue reading →
What is forensic podiatry? It is probably two things. Some podiatrists work in a forensic role and aid in criminal investigations such as identification of foot prints and different gaits on video. It also refers to the use of podiatry techniques in forensic investigations, not necessarily by a podiatrist. Forensic podiatry is becoming a more Continue reading →
Have you heard of foot reading? Hopefully you haven’t as its a scam! The whole premise of foot reading is that a persons personality can be determined from the shape and structure of the foot and any problems that the foot has. There are many websites and books devoted to the topic and some even Continue reading →