Toenails infected with fungi appear thickened, discoloured and are often a source of embarrassment to the patient and aesthetically unpleasing. Such conditions may be associated with athlete’s foot. They can be difficult to treat and in most cases can take time to resolve. There are many treatment forms for tackling…
Warts are a viral infection in the epidermal layers of the skin and are thought to be transmissible through direct contact or by walking barefooted in communal pools or showers. Warts may spread and grow in size to press on nerve endings in the skin to become quite painful. Their…
Bunion deformities are common conditions affecting the big toe joint of the foot. Often they are familial in nature and apart from being cosmetically undesirable, they often cause difficulty in wearing shoes in comfort and eventually cause considerable pain as the joint becomes more and more arthritic. The definitive treatment…
The initial podiatric treatment often includes a course of oral antibiotics and the simple removal of the ingrowing section of nail under local anesthetic. If necessary, long term correction can be achieved with surgery if the problem persists or the shape of the nail is undesirable. Most are caused by…
Orthotics are prescription supports for your feet that are prescribed by a podiatrist after a thorough clinical examination and mechanical assessment. They are also referred to as insoles or arch supports. They are primarily prescribed to relieve painful foot and leg conditions that are caused by mechanical malalignment. They are…
Painful foot and ankle conditions arising from an injured Achilles tendon is a common condition that is commonly seen by podiatrists Achilles tendonitis is commonly seen in our practice and can be difficult to treat. The Achilles tendon is a large structure running between the heel of your foot and…
Interdigital neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma) affects the web spaces of the toes and is common forefoot condition that is seen in Podiatry practice. It involves entrapment neuropathy (nerve compression) of the common digital nerve below and between the metatarsal heads, typically between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads however is less…
What Are Shin Splints? Shin Splints is a general term used to refer to a painful condition in the shin. Pain is usually predominate along the inside border of the tibia bone, however sometimes it is associated with pain on the outside of the leg. It is a common injury…
What exactly is Plantar Fasciitis/Heel pain? Plantar Fasciitis is the Latin term for “inflammation of the plantar fascia”. The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs under the foot from the calcaneus( heel) bone to the toes. It forms the arch of the foot and functions as our…