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Intractable Plantar Keratosis eMedicine Orthopedics

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Description: Intractable plantar keratosis (IPK) is a discrete, focused callus, usually about 1 cm, on the plantar aspect of the forefoot. Typically, IPKs occur beneath one or more lateral metatarsal heads or under another area of pressure
Synonyms and related keywords: IPK, foot callus, diffuse intractable plantar keratosis, diffuse IPK, tyloma
Author: Gregory C Berlet, MD, FRCS(C) 2007

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Berlet
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Mar 20 2008