Glossary

fat pad atrophy

also known by "thinning of the fat pad", this condition is characterized by a decrease in the size, or wasting away of the layer of body fat that is normally present to protect the metatarsal phalangeal heads; can also occur in the heel

Not satisfied with the result?

If you are not satisfied with the result, please use the search function or take a look at the terms in our glossary. If you cannot find the term you are looking for please let us know.
To return to the previous page please click on the back button of your browser.