Recognizing, treating, and preventing common foot problems

Authors
Robbins, JM
Citation
Jm. Robbins, Recognizing, treating, and preventing common foot problems, CLEV CLIN J, 67(1), 2000, pp. 45
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(200001)67:1<45:RTAPCF>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
The incidence, prevalence, and severity of foot conditions increase With ag e. Teaching patients simple preventive techniques is crucial. Recognition, treatment, and prevention of common foot complaints-ie, toenail problems, i nfections, corns and calluses, injuries, flat feet, bunions, arthritis of t he toes, and toe and joint deformities-are reviewed.