the hip or hip joint. the segment of the leg that attaches to the body of an insect or other arthropod. Derived forms. coxal (ˈcoxal) What does Lumbus mean? Definitions of lumbus. either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds. synonyms:Read More →
Bunions may be caused by: Wearing poorly fitting shoes—in particular, shoes with a narrow, pointed toe box that forces the toes into an unnatural position. Heredity—some people inherit feet that are more likely to develop bunions due to their shape and structure. How do I get rid of hallux valgus?Read More →
the second toe, (“Index toe”, “pointer toe”), the third toe, (“middle toe”); the fourth toe, (“fore toe”); and (fourth toe) the fifth toe, (“baby toe”, “little toe”, “pinky toe”, “small toe”), the outermost toe. What is hallux bone? The big toe joint is called the hallux metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) joint.Read More →
Treating bunions without surgery Maintain a healthy weight. Protect the bunion with a moleskin or gel-filled pad, which you can buy at a drugstore. Use shoe inserts to help position the foot correctly. … Under a doctor’s guidance, wear a splint at night to hold the toe straight and easeRead More →
Surgical treatments for hallux rigidus are determined by the failure of nonsurgical treatment and the extent of arthritis and deformity of the toe. For the more minor type of hallux rigidus, when the damage is mild to moderate, shaving the bone spur on top of the metatarsal (cheilectomy) is sufficient.Read More →