can a nursing home patient that has drop foot ever be able to walk again?

---

If the patient became dibilitated from a stroke and lost their ability to walk or use arms refuses therapy for the legs but accepted it for the arms and hands and cannot walk and has acquired drop foot.
from my understanding foot drop is just just like when a person is contracted with lack of range of motion to that extremity. I have worked in a nursing home for many years and no I have never seen a person with foot drop walk. sorry. it is like that old saying, you don't use it you lose it. that is why it is very important to do range of motion to residents that are unable to move.  (+ info)

Looking for new plastic foot for Black Angus Pizzelle Iron! Are they still made?

---

Recently acquired a very sturdy Model #920 Black Angus Pizzelle Iron and Sandwich Grill - missing rear left foot. So far have been unable to locate such an appliance on the internet. Anyone know they are still a viable company? Thanks!
Looks like your model is discontinued. It sure bothers me when I can replace a small part of an item myself but I can't order it anywhere.

Here are some suggestions on replacements for your pizzelle iron.

From Cooking.com and Sur La Table:
Electric Pizzelle Iron by VillaWare

From Kitchenshop.com:
VillaWare Multi Baker-Waffles,Rib Grill,Flat Griddle

Haven't seen any mutipurpose unit that is both a pizzelle iron and a sandwich grill except stuff on ebay.  (+ info)

What is the best brand of shoe for someone with a club foot?

---

I was born with club feet. I'm 46, so this was before surgery was common for correcting this deformity. Casting was used and my left foot appears normal. My right foot is fairly straight, but I tends to wear out the right shoe quickly. What is the best brand as far as comfort AND durability for someone with a slightly crooked foot, big ankle, and a foot that just isn't normal?

Thanks!
RedWing has a large selection of sizes .They will mix sizes if needed. I have had a near club foot .  (+ info)

Where can one get shoes to fit a foot deformed by Charcot Osteoarthropathy, apart from a hospital?

---

Someone I know has severe foot deformity due to Charcot arthropathy caused by diabetes. Hospital footwear clinics have long waiting lists and he is desperate for some shoes. Does anyone know any shops/ companies that specialise in making shoes and slippers for large/deformed feet?
Depending on where you are, see if there is an orthotics company near by. In the US, I recommend Hanger.  (+ info)

What type of foot disease or deformity can cause the entire foot to turn inward? Is surgery the solution?

---

  (+ info)

Why do I have a foot deformity while my identical twin doesn't?

---

I was born with hallux valgus (bunions) on both of my feet. My identical twin sister does not have this deformity. How is this possible?
You are identical at the level of cellular DNA. But how each of you develop in the uterus is dependent on many things aside from DNA. I other words this deformity is not dependent on DNA, but occurs during fetal development. That's a very individual thing.  (+ info)

What are some common baby deformities and their causes?

---

I'm aware that many babies nowadays are being born without thumbs, especially if an older sibling was killed in a freak accident.

What are some other baby deformities that you've encountered?

-Occult Consultant
Gril Babby not fittin on riet. Legs danglin inna coles.  (+ info)

What's the difference between community acquired MRSA and hospital acquired MRSA?

---

As title thanks. Apart from one is acquired outside of, one is acquired inside hospital, how else are the two different?
Hi, there!

CA MRSA has a greater spectrum of antibiotic susceptibility, often being resistant to just one group of antibiotics.
HA MRSA is usually multidrug resistant, sometimes susceptible only to glycopeptides (vancomycin).

Thus causing CA MRSA to be easier to treat, in comparison to HA MRSA.

CA MRSA is usually associated with skin and soft tissue infections - skins, boils. It does, however, also cause pneumonia, etc.
HA MRSA is often associated with medical equipment - cannula, catheters; wound contamination; etc. And immunosuppressed people: elderly, patients with severe burns, etc. And prostheses.
(You might want to check out the link, there are some different risk factors. It's only a patient information sheet, though, so it doesn't really explain things.)

This, I'm not really sure of, but it seems that CA MRSA is said to be more virulent because it often affects the young and healthy and quite easily spreads.

Hope that answers your question!  (+ info)

What foot cream is good for really tough feet?

---

I have tried several OTC foot lotions/creams. I have gotten professional pedicures too. I have even used the "ped egg" and various foot files. My feet get very tender after using these files, but the rough skin is still there. What is an effective foot cream/product to soften my feet?
Zim's Crack Cream. Ridiculous name, fantastic product. My ex had extremely dry, cracked and tough skin on his feet and the tips of his fingers. When it became particularly bad (i.e. during the winter), he would slather a bit of this stuff on and wrap with a rubber glove (on the hand) or a sock (foot, obviously), and sleep overnight with it on. That is only necessary in extreme cases, because I have used it before on less severely tough skin of my own without having to cover it with anything and it worked great.  (+ info)

Can Relapse of braces cause jaw deformities during puberty?

---

Can Relapse of braces cause jaw deformities for a kid( during puberty) that has worn them half way thru but then took them off himself and refuses to wear them again?
what yer goin on about sister?  (+ info)

---

---

• Home
• Our method
• Usage examples
• Index

• Statistics
• Contact

---