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Trench foot is an injury that occurs when feet are exposed to cold and wet conditions. It is one of three types of immersion foot.When your feet are cold and damp for long periods of time, the body constricts blood flow to prevent heat loss. This results in a lack of oxygen supply to the feet and da...

Foot reflexology is a form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the foot. Part of traditional Chinese medicine, this practice of working pressure points on the foot is meant to provide internal balance and improve overall health.

Changes in your feet during pregnancy are common and often treatable at home. You may have foot cramps and swelling, more noticeable veins, and even toenail problems. Resting often, stretching, staying hydrated, wearing shoes that fit, and using compression stockings can help treat most changes in y...

The foot is a complex structure made up of 28 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, over 100 tendons and ligaments, and more than 200,000 different nerve endings. These work together to allow you to walk, run, maintain balance, absorb impact, and bear upper body weight

Athlete s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a highly contagious fungal infection that causes an itchy and scaly rash between the toes that can sprea...

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality o...

According to results from a randomized controlled trial of patients with radial head fractures, headless screws yielded better range of motion with fewer complications compared with miniplates, despite similar union rates.

Use of machine learning models may successfully predict postoperative pain experiences and risk for prolonged opioid use among patients who undergo hand surgery, according to published results.

Long days of working at a keyboard or doing other repetitive motions with your hands can put a lot of strain on your wrists. And if you re in the appr...