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INSTRUCTIONS OF A JOUSTO PERONEUS SPLINT
We call a splint an external device or structure of different materials for therapeutic purposes that maintains its position or holds or immobilises parts of the body (mainly moving or parts). Thus, it modifies the functional or structural aspects of the neuromusculo-skeletal system. The Jousto Peroneus splint is suitable for those patients who suffer from […]
BITES OF ARACHNIDS AND INSECTS
The bites by insects and arachnids usually cause immediate cutaneous reactions. In the case of mites, mosquitoes and fleas (parasite insects) they cause itch, while in the case of wasps or bees (poisonous insects) they originate pain. Mosquito bites frequently cause a bigger number of problems while the stings of bees and wasps are more […]
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF THE HALLUX RIGIDUS
The hallux rigidus is the second cause more common of pain in the metatarsophalangeal joint of first toe after the hallux valgus, so this is a pathology which we often find in the office. When the conservative treatment doesn’t get the aim of diminishing the pain and improving the walking, we have to suggest the […]
THE INSTITUT CATALÀ DEL PEU OFFERS THE COURSE: “LAST BREAKTHROUGHS IN BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEMS”
On March 20th and 21st was offered in Casa de Valencia (Barcelona) the course “Last breakthroughs in biomechanical analysis systems”. In the audience there were one hundred people among all fields of public health. I am very grateful to the presence of Doctor Virginia Novel Martí (Emeritus professor from the University of Barcelona) and the […]
NOTIFICATION ABOUT COURSES OF THE INSTITUT CATALÀ DEL PEU
In first place, I would like to thank to all the health professionals for their interest showed in the course called “Last breakthroughs in biomechanical analysis systems”. Due to the fact that the number of those present outstripped more than one hundred people, we have changed the scheduled course’s place in Street Mossèn Xiró 7, […]
GENERAL CONCEPTS OF THE CONGENITAL ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA
The arteriovenous fistula is an anomalous connection between an artery and a vein. Blood flows directly from an artery to a vein without reaching the capillary circulation. This will cause an anomaly in the oxygenation of the affected tissues. The arteriovenous fistula may be congenital or acquired. The congenital arteriovenous fistula appears in the birth […]
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