podiatry terminology

4. Surgical repair or reconstruction of a nail.
7. Pain in the heel region of the foot.
9. Medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
10. Surgical removal or destruction of the nail matrix.
14. Infection of bone tissue.
15. Joint Joint connecting the talus and calcaneus bones.
17. Valgus Medical term for a bunion deformity of the great toe.
18. Arthrodesis Surgical fusion of one or more tarsal joints.

1. Spur A bony projection that develops on the heel bone.
2. Fungal infection of the toenail.
3. Pain in the ball of the foot near the metatarsal bones.
5. Fungal infection of the nail (if this appears in your sheet, keep the spelling exactly as provided).
6. Inflammation affecting the tarsal bones or joints of the foot.
8. Fasciectomy Surgical removal of part or all of the plantar fascia.
11. Fasciitis Inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot.
12. Ulcer An open sore affecting a toe.
13. Neuropathy Compression or irritation of the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve.
16. Fracture A break in the heel bone.
19. Tendinitis Inflammation of the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel.