Merriefield Podiatry
- Ferndown
- Wimborne
- Bournemouth
- Poole
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An in- shoe device designed to re-distribute the body’s weight across the whole of the sole of the foot. Effective in reducing pain and often alleviates hard skin and corn formation.
This appointment is for foot pain or walking difficulties. The Podiatrist will examine your foot posture standing and walking. A full medical history will be taken. They will discuss your concerns and assess the range of motion of your joints in your feet and ankle. They will recommend exercise and or othoses. Where necessary we will provide referral letters to other GP/healthcare providers.
Where conservative treatment has not worked or is not appropriate, this is a permanent solution for a recurring problem. The toe is numbed using local anaesthetic and either part or all of the nail is removed. A chemical is applied to prevent the whole or part nail from growing back. You will be assessed prior to surgery as not everyone is suitable.
Nails will be cut, filed and reduced where necessary. Hard skin and corns will be painlessly removed and heels will be sanded smooth. The treatment will conclude with either a moisturising spray or application of a luxury cream. We recommend you attend clinic every 6 to 8 weeks.
Ingrowing toe-nails most commonly affect the big toes and are usually caused by poor nail cutting technique, injury and badly fitting footwear. The potential for infection is high and the condition is often painful requiring a course of antibiotics from your General Practitioner. We will endeavour to treat the condition but you may ultimately require nail surgery.
