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Malum perforans plantar. A serious complication of the diabetic foot.
Malum perforans plantar also known as neuropathic ulcer is the most serious complication of the diabetic neuropathy. This ulcerous lesion in the diabetic foot can have its origin in the motor, sensory or autonomic neuropathy: 1) Motor neuropathy causes atrophy of the intrinsic muscles of the foot and thus, osseous deformities and articular stiffness, for […]
The fifht supraductus toe. Basic concepts
The fifth supraductus toe shows the alteration of the anatomical position of such toe. Its main characteristic is a curvature of the fifth toe in adduction, external rotation and hyperextension putting such toe on the fourth toe (this fact gives it an applanated aspect). It is about a congenital anomaly by congenital morphologic alterations or […]
THE SUBUNGUINAL HEMATOMA: CAUSES AND TREATMENT
We call subunguinal hematoma the accumulation of blood under a nail, whether on the foot or the hand.Its main features are inflammation, pain, discolouration of the nail to a reddish or purple hue and tenderness. There are numerous causes. These are mainly traumatic (shoes, impacts, etc.) and, a lesser degree, treatments with anticoagulants, chemotherapy or […]
HYPERMOBILITY JOINT
As its name indicates, joint hypermobility or joint hyperlaxity is due to joints with a higher than normal mobility range.Joint hypermobility entails a higher risk of joint dislocation. This greater movement than usual is made ffortessly and without any discomfort. We observe weak ligaments in children suffering from joint hypermobility. This, in a long term, […]
Xerosis: severe dryness of the skin
Xerosis is a dermatological anomaly in which the skin not hydrated enough and is commonly called “dry skin”. This lack of hydratation it is usually due to aging (senile xerosis) or pathologies such as diabetes. Healthy people with cutaneous dry skin may suffer discomfort and an aesthetic condition without further serious complications to their health. […]
THE HYPERHIDROSIS. THE EXCESSIVE INCREASE OF THE SWEAT PRODUCTION.
Hyperhidrosis is a disease that is characterised by chronically increased sweating. An average person sweats when he/she is exposed to high temperatures, when he/she does exerciseor when the person is in stressful situations. In this way, the temperature is regulated, toxins are eliminated and the skin is protected. In the case of hyperhidrosis, the increase […]
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