6. Rheumatology
A normal-looking woman complains that she repeatedly sprains her ankles. Examination reveals that she has marked pes planus and valgus hindfeet (Fig. 42.1). She has extremely flexible fingers, wrists, knees…
4. Dermatology
This 50-year-old woman presents with patchy loss of pigment over her feet and hands (Fig. 24.1 and Fig. 24.2). 1 What is the most likely cause of hypopigmentation of the…
9. Sports injuries
A 32-year-old rugby union player sustained an injury to his ankle when his foot was forced inwardly during a ruck (Fig. 61.1). For some time, he has been aware of…
7. Neurology
This patient regularly has to remove her shoe while shopping. She is a 45-year-old research worker who presents with a sharp, shooting pain in the ball of her left foot…
2. Lumps and bumps
The lump on the dorsum of this middle-aged man’s foot causes him pain when he is wearing shoes (Fig. 9.1a, b). He wonders if he can have the lump removed….
10. Multiple choice questions
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