2. Course Content Introduction Pathophysiology of Diabetis, Athritis, Integumentory System The Feet Inner problems Circulatory problems Anatomy of the Nail Assessment of the feet Care of the feet
3. Common Terms Ambulate Anterior Capillary Clubbing- Extra skin at the end of the toes Dermis Dorsal Epidermis Fascia Gait Lateral
23. Foot and nails problems Hammer Toes or Claw Toes A hammer toe occurs when the middle of the toe points upwards abnormally. www.footmechanics.co.nz www.lewistonortho.com
24. Corns & Calluses A callus (tyloma) is an area of skin that thickens after exposure to repetitive forces in order to protect the skin. When a callus develops a mass of dead cells in its center, it becomes a corn (heloma). www.ewhoknow.com
25. Bunions A bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This causes a bump on the inside edge of your toe. Athlete’s foot known as dermatophytosis of the foot or tineapedis ("foot fungus"), is a common skin infection that affects the feet. You don't have to be an "athlete" to get it. www.ehow.com
27. Seed Corns (skin layers) are also called porokeratotic lesions or plugged sweat ducts. Plantar Warts (viruses) Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). www.mdconsult.com
28. Involuted Nails These occur when the nail edge curls down into the groove. Ingrowing Nails They occur when the edge of the nail cuts into the skin. Rams Horn Nails Onychogryposis, also called "ram's-horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. It is usually the result of injury to the matrix. http://soretoes.com http://wikibrowser.net
