'PAR' in PAR 20 or PAR 50 is an acronym standing for Parabolic Aluminized Reflector. This name refers to the construction of the PAR bulb. The bulb traditionally features a tungsten filament surrounded by a reflector with an aluminum coating (hence aluminized). The reflector intensifies the beam and makes it more efficient.
Toe necrosis; Toe ischemia; Amputation; Dry gangrene Abstract Toe necrosis may have vast different etiologies. These include ischemia, embolus, and others. (1) The most common etiology is ischemia. It is a reduction in blood supply to a viable tissue that can lead to susceptibility to infection and tissue death. Peripheral ischemia, which is rooted in the
When the bursae in the toes becomes inflamed the toes will likely become inflamed as well. This condition is called bursitis and it frequently occurs alongside bunions due to the friction of the protruding bone rubbing against the shoe. If toe inflammation occurs around the nail of a toe, an ingrown toenail may be the cause.