Nail Surgery
Nail surgery is a minor medical procedure used to treat painful or damaged nails, most commonly ingrown toenails. It is usually performed under local anaesthetic, meaning the area is numb but you remain awake throughout the procedure.
Nail surgery is often recommended when conservative treatments have not worked or when the nail keeps becoming painful or infected. Common reasons include:
- Ingrown toenails
- Recurrent nail infections
- Thickened or damaged nails
- Curved or misshapen nails
- Trauma to the nail
- Persistent pain or swelling
Faulkner’s needling
Faulkner’s Needling is procedure to treat stubborn verruca that often resist conventional treatments.
It is a minimally invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s immune response to eliminate the virus causing the infection.
A sterile, fine needle is used to make multiple punctures in the verruca. This process creates microtrauma, which exposes the viral particles to the immune system by pushing them deeper into the dermis, where immune cells are more abundant.
Studies indicate that 75-80% of patient require only one treatment for effective results.
Musculoskeletal Assessment
An assessment can identify the underlying causes of lower limb pain or injury, including:
- Plantar Fasiitis
- Heel pain
- Bunion
- Clawed toes
- Metatarsalgia
- Flat feet
- Pronatory feet
- Tendonopathy
- Structural and functional problems affecting alignment and mobility
- Developmental issues
- Deteriorating foot problems
Steroid Injections
Steroid injections are a common treatment used by podiatrists to help reduce pain and inflammation in the feet and ankles. They can provide effective relief for a range of conditions when rest, footwear changes, orthotics, or physiotherapy have not fully resolved symptoms.
A steroid injection contains a corticosteroid medication, often combined with a local anaesthetic. The injection is carefully placed into the affected area to reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort.
Steroid injections may be used to help manage:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Inflamed joints and tendon sheaths
K-Laser
K-Laser therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment used in podiatry to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing process. Using specific wavelengths of light energy, K-Laser treatment targets damaged tissues in the feet and lower limbs to promote faster recovery and improved comfort.
K-Laser therapy uses high-powered laser light to stimulate cellular activity deep within the tissues. This process, known as photobiomodulation, helps increase circulation, improve tissue oxygenation, reduce inflammation, and encourage healing.
Treatment is safe, painless, and drug-free, with most patients experiencing only a gentle warming sensation during the procedure.
K-Laser therapy may be beneficial for a wide range of podiatric conditions, including:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries and ankle sprains
- Heel pain and tendon injuries
- Verrucae and fungal nail infections
- Diabetic foot wounds and ulcer support.