Glossary of Terms

Dry, cracked and discoloured toenails caused by a fungal infection

The pattern of one’s walking

Assessment and evaluation of one’s walking pattern which may be a contributing factor for foot, ankle and lower limb complications.

A fluid filled tissue mass usually attached to a tendon or tendon sheath

An inflammatory arthritic condition commonly affecting the big toe joint caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.

A bony spur at the back of the heel

Big toe

The limited movement of the big toe joint restricting its ability to bend during walking

A stiff big toe joint leading to an inability to bend the toe during walking.

The medical term for a bunion

A bony outgrowth from the bottom or back of the heel bone

A painful nail condition where the edge of the nail digs or curls inwards towards the skin

A condition in which one leg is longer than the other

The long bones of the foot 1-5, position before the toes

A foot condition whereby the bones in the front half of the foot turn-in towards the midline of the body

inflammation of a nerve

An enlargement and thickening of a nerve, commonly affecting the nerves between the toe.

fungal infection of the nail