by admin | Sep 6, 2011 | Conditions Treated
As podiatrists we encounter a lot of problem nails , that many of our patients can be quite embarrassed about. A common misconception is that there may be a fungal infection present, however many discoloured nails do not have a fungal cause. (which can also mean a...
by admin | Jul 28, 2011 | Conditions Treated
Verrucae (the plural of verruca) produce skin lumps that can sometimes be uncomfortable , usually we find that they don’t cause much pain and they have a life span, with time they may go on their own . Anyone can contract them, at any age, but we often seen...
by admin | Feb 18, 2010 | Conditions Treated
The term Plantar Fasciitis is often used as an umbrella diagnosis to cover all sorts of types of heel pain. The Plantar Fascia is a band of tough fibrous ‘ligament-like’ material that runs from the base of your heel to the underside of all your toes. The suffix ‘itis’...
by CharlesTovey | Feb 8, 2010 | Conditions Treated
A bunion (or Hallux valgus) is a condition of the big toe joint (or the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint) where it presents as a prominent bump on the side of the foot. There are many factors involved in its development such as pointed or high heeled shoes, foot...
by CharlesTovey | Jan 28, 2010 | Conditions Treated
Adult aquired flat foot deformity (AAFD) can be a painful condition resulting from the collapse of the arch of the foot occurring after the skeleton has fully matured. There are multiple factors contributing to the development of this problem such as damage to the...
by CharlesTovey | Jan 28, 2010 | Conditions Treated
The opposite end of the spectrum from the flat foot types , characterized by a broad appearance high arch , prominent instep and clawed toes .The forefoot appears dropped relative to the underside of the heel when non weight bearing . Ankle movement may be limited...
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