What Is Pes Cavus Valgus? Symptoms And Treatment

Currently we can find an endless number of pathologies that put the health of our feet at risk , let’s remember that the feet are the base that supports our entire skeleton, therefore, when we have foot problems, our posture is affected, causing muscle pain, such as back pain. , neck, among others, in addition to presenting … Read more

How To Get Rid Of Phantom Pain ?

In our experience caring for amputee patients, the majority who come to us, 3 out of 5 amputee patients share that they have experienced intense pain after amputation , feeling as if they still had the limb present, feeling discomfort, even itching, in addition to having the despair for wanting to rub or scratch among other things. This experience … Read more

What Is Gangrene? – Causes And Consequences

Gangrene is the death of organic tissue caused by a bacterial infection or lack of blood supply. This can affect arms, legs, fingers, muscles and internal organs, this depends on the type of gangrene that is present in the affected person. Gangrene needs immediate medical attention, as it spreads very quickly and the faster it can be … Read more

Leg Pain In Children – When To Worry?

Leg pain in children is very common and is often caused by development and growth; this usually disappears in adolescence. The pain is more frequent in the legs, since it is the part of the body that is constantly changing, compared to the rest of the muscles. Despite the fact that these pains are frequent, it is not common for … Read more

How Many Bones Does The Foot Have ?

The foot is a complex and wonderful structure, it is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 22 muscles and 107 ligaments. It is essential to know the importance of the foot over the rest of the body because it is here where sustenance originates, where walking begins and many of the irregularities in body postures that are … Read more

What Is A Transtibial Leg Prosthesis?

The transtibial leg prosthesis is an externally applied medical device whose purpose is to provide the necessary support so that the user with a below-knee amputation can walk and perform their activities again. This type of prosthesis replaces only the lower part: tibia, fibula and foot, since the knee is preserved. The objective of the leg prosthesis is to provide stability, balance and … Read more