What Is the Most Common Problem Treated by a Podiatrist? When people think about seeing a podiatrist, they often imagine serious foot problems or surgery. In reality, most podiatry visits start with something far more common and far more disruptive to daily life. So, what is the most common problem [...]
Can Podiatrists Help With Bunions? If you have a bunion, chances are you have already tried wider shoes, toe spacers, or home remedies. Some help a little. Some do nothing. And at some point, most people ask the same question: Can a podiatrist actually help with bunions? The short answer [...]
Winter Foot Care for Diabetics: Essential Tips for a Healthy Season Winter can be especially challenging for people living with diabetes, as cold temperatures and dry air increase the risk of foot complications. Reduced circulation, nerve sensitivity, and a higher risk of infection make proactive foot care not just important, [...]
Can a Podiatrist Get Rid of Bunions? Bunions are one of the most common foot conditions, causing discomfort, pain, and difficulty finding suitable footwear. If you’re experiencing bunion symptoms, you might wonder, “Can a podiatrist at Foot Focus Podiatry help get rid of my bunions?” At Foot Focus Podiatry, our [...]
Orthotic Therapy Using Chairside Orthotics. Why Our Clinic Uses Chairside Orthotics Improve orthoses outcomes & patient satisfaction Link chair-side orthoses modifications to the FFO prescription form Increase podiatrist confidence when prescribing FFO Why Chairside Orthoses? Prescription aid for customised orthoses Immediate intervention in painful presentations Longer effectiveness than strapping [...]
Have you ever wondered if you need orthotics? Maybe you have tried orthotics and they have just never been comfortable. Or the orthotics never fitted your shoes? Or do you really need custom-made orthotics (which cost hundreds of dollars) or would off-the-shelf orthotics customized to your feet be sufficient for your condition? [...]
What is Cantharidin (Beetle Juice) and How Does it Work? Cantharidin or beetle juice is an agent used to treat warts. Cantharidin binds to the cell membrane of the warts and prevents them from sticking to each other. This leads to a process called acantholysis which simply means loss of [...]
Walking is something we must do to move. Did you know people over 18 years old usually walk around 4,000 – 18,000 steps per day? Some of you might walk less than that. But I believe and you may have heard about the suggestion about walking 10,000 steps per day [...]
Kinetic Changes in the Forefoot With Metatarsal Pad and Domes There are many common forefoot conditions to prescribe a metatarsal pad or dome such as: Metatarsalgia Morton’s neuroma Plantar plate tear / rupture Synovitis of the MPJ’s Capsulitis of the MPJ’s Corn Sesamoiditis Stress fractures Freiberg disease Midfoot arthritis Please [...]
Ingrown toenails can be treated conservatively or surgically depending on many factors such as: shape of your nail – the more your nail is pincher or curvy (involuted) the higher the chance of reoccurring ingrown nails severity of ingrown nail – how infected and how much extra tissue (hypergranulation tissue) is growing over your [...]
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Matrixectomy with phenolization – This procedure involves removing the nail partially or totally and ablating (destroying) the root using a weak acid called phenol. This will cause permanent ablation of the root of the offending nail and prevent ingrown nail recurrence. This procedure is successful 95% of the time. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes and can be performed in our rooms using local anaesthesia with or without sedation. Post operatively you will be required to soak your toe and apply a daily dressing. Wearing open toe shoes for at least 3-4 days is recommended. You maybe required to take oral antibiotics. Most patients do not require pain medication following the procedure, and if needed Panadol is sufficient for pain management. You can go back to regular shoes after one week. This is not for everyone (especially if you don’t like seeing surgical procedures) but should you be keen to see a step by step process involved in a partial nail matrixectomy with phenolisation then please click here.
