mcq about bad heel thickness:
N.B → The heel pad should normally be < 21mm. However, in certain situations, this is increased:
- acromegaly
- myxoedema
- callus formation
- phenytoin therapy
- obesity
- peripheral oedema
- A useful acronym for remembering the causes is MAD COP.
N.B → The heel pad should normally be < 21mm. However, in certain situations, this is increased:
- acromegaly
- myxoedema
- callus formation
- phenytoin therapy
- obesity
- peripheral oedema
- A useful acronym for remembering the causes is MAD COP.