Foot Disorders Flashcards
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Callus
A
area of friction, more diffuse. indefinite border
1
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Corns
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up to 1cm yellow lesion, apex points inward
2
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bunion
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10X more likely in women. usually asymptomatic
3
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blister
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friction Results in mid-epidermal cell death between stratumcorneum and stratum lucidum
4
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shin splints
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Pain from below the knee to above the ankle due toexcessive pronation
5
Q
stress fracture risk factors
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Rapid increase in physical activity
Estrogen deficiency
Nutritional deficiencies
Obesity
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ankle sprain
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75% of ankle injuries 1mil/year
