Treatments 

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• Ingrown toe nails: it's a very common complaint on young people and adults, Sometimes it happens due to incorrect nail cutting, after trauma or it can run in the family. Conservative treatment by attending the surgery may be enough but sometimes nail surgery is necessary if it keeps reoccurring. We can help you with both. 

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• Corns and calluses: another very common foot problem in any ages. It's caused by pressure from ill fitting footwear, deformed toes, high arched feet, due to occupation and others. Attending the surgery regularly will help and sometimes insoles or custom made devices too. 

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• Verrucae: is a viral infection with a lesion on the skin which may happen to any age group. Very common in children, people who go to the gym or swimming as you can easily catch it from a wet /damp floor surface while walking barefoot. We can discuss your treatment options at the surgery. We offer a new treatment for very stubborn verrucae called Swift microwave therapy, the podiatrist will discuss this option at your appointment too. 

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• High risk patients ie: diabetic, rheumatoid arthritis, immunosuppressed due to medication or chemotherapy: These patients have a higher risk of infections, thinner skin and may have nail problems too. Regular visits to the surgery will help preventing problems. Also, annual diabetic check ups will be carried out and a report could be sent to your GP or diabetic nurse if requested. 

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• Thickened or Fungal nails: it may happen when we get older as part of the ageing process or after trauma on toes or feet.  It will improve with regular visits to the surgery. If it is fungal nails (onychomycosis) it could be tested at the surgery. Nail treatment will be necessary and discussed at the surgery. 

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• Biomechanical assessments: If you have pain when you walk on your feet, you may need insoles or orthotics. Sometimes, stretch exercises and footwear advice may be enough or in conjunction with orthotics. We can discuss that at the surgery.