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Toe problems in active people – from blisters to sprains to gout
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Toe problems in active people – from blisters to sprains to gout
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 01:00 AM

Toenails are often under pressure in the confines of a sports shoe
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For such a small appendage, the toe can deliver a disproportionate number of painful conditions. While not confined to athletes, resolving these common problems is likely to result in deep gratitude from your patients
Toe pain is quite common in active people, but it rarely kills anyone. Therefore, undergraduate training in this area is virtually non-existent.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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