Shoe
Shoe (Medicine)
Shoe (/ʃuː/), in the context of medicine, refers to a device worn on the foot to protect it and facilitate locomotion. The term is derived from the Old English word "sceō."
Anatomy
Shoes are designed to fit the anatomy of the human foot, which consists of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The design of a shoe can significantly impact the foot's health and function.
Medical Uses
Shoes have several medical uses. They can provide support for individuals with foot or leg conditions, such as flat feet or plantar fasciitis. Specialized shoes, such as orthopedic shoes, are designed to accommodate specific foot conditions and deformities.
Therapeutic Shoes
Therapeutic shoes are a type of medical shoe designed to alleviate and prevent foot ailments. They are often used by individuals with diabetes, arthritis, and other conditions that affect the feet.
Orthopedic Shoes
Orthopedic shoes are specially designed shoes that support the structure and mechanics of the foot, ankle, and leg. They are often prescribed by doctors for patients with specific foot and leg conditions.
Diabetic Shoes
Diabetic shoes, also known as therapeutic shoes, are designed to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with pre-existing foot disease.
Related Terms
- Footwear: A general term for articles worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, and sandals.
- Orthotics: Custom-made shoe inserts used to treat various foot and leg conditions.
- Podiatry: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shoe
- Wikipedia's article - Shoe
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