“second” toe, next to the big one. But it also can affect the third, fourth, and fifth toes. You’ll notice an unusual shape, and you may have some pain when you move it, as well as corns and calluses from the toe rubbing against your shoe. Your doctor can treat it with ...
Hammertoe is a foot condition where the toe has an abnormal bend in the middle joint. It’s typically caused by wearing too-narrow shoes, which crush and push your toes out of alignment. Hammertoe will most often affect the toe next to the big toe, making it painful and difficult to m...
Can it really have a head-to-toe impact on the human body? When we’re talking about added sugar, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Although the sugar industry has actively fought to change public opinion about the health effects of sugar, we now know today that sugar impacts just abo...
(1) Absences of one or more small toes if function of the foot is poor or running or jumping is prevented; absence of a foot or any portion thereof except for toes. (2) Absence of great toe(s); loss of dorsal/plantar flexion if function of the foot is impaired. (3) Deformities of...
Aquatic chytrid fungi threaten amphibian biodiversity worldwide owing to their ability to rapidly expand their geographical distributions and to infect a wide range of hosts. Combating this risk requires an understanding of chytrid host range to identify
It is commonly known to affect the sacroiliac joints which are the main source of lower back pain. Infectious arthritis This is caused by an infection in the joints and is usually caused by bacteria, or fungus. It is also known as septic arthritis. In cases where it affects the facet ...