Morton’s neuroma occurs in the foot and produces pain. It arises from the nerve tissue thickening between the bones of the foot. The excess tissue creates pressure against the nerve, causing irritation.
Debridement refers to the removal of necrotic tissue. Necrotic tissue hinders the body’s ability to heal; therefore debridement may be vital to the body’s recovery.
Juvenile Arthritis (JA) is a term used to describe a group of long-lasting, chronic, inflammatory diseases that affect children ages 6 months to 16 years old. It is estimated that more than 300,000 children in the United States are living with some form of JA.
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a very debilitating disease and causes irreparable damage to the body as the patient ages. The name is a classification for a group of inherited disorders which all affect the muscles.