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Treatment options for verruca: surgical versus non-surgical
What is a verruca? A verruca is a skin virus on the foot caused by the human papillomavirus which causes other warts such as genital warts and cold sores. However, when it affects the foot, it is known as a verruca or a verruca pedis and occasionally also terms used such as plantar wart of […]
Ingrown Toenail Treatments; Surgical versus Non-surgical
Introduction to Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails occur, present with a nail that is penetrating the soft tissues around the nail bed, causing a local infection or inflammatory process, caused a foreign body reaction resulting in a condition called paronychia or granulation tissue formation. In most cases this starts off as a minor inflammation and can […]
Complete Guide on Ankle Arthritis
What is Ankle Arthritis? Ankle arthritis is a degenerative joint condition where the cartilage is damaged or wears thin at the ankle joint, which comprises two bones, the talus and the tibia, mainly with a further articulation around the fibula bone distally. The progressive condition causes gradual wear and tear of the joint with either […]
Ingrown Toenail Removal Treatment
What is Ingrown Toenail Surgery? Ingrown toenail surgery is a minor surgical procedure which generally does not involve any cutting of the skin. The ingrown part of the nail at the base is loosened around the nail bed. The procedure is performed typically under a local anaesthetic around the base of the toe. The procedure […]
Post Procedure Care After Verruca Excision: Tips for a Smooth Recovery
Overview of Verruca Excision Verruca’s are skin viruses caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They often result from the immune system not detecting them and living on superficial parts of the skin on both hands and feet. They can spread quite quickly in some people, while others may be immune to them. They are […]
Causes of Bunions
What is a bunion? A bunion is a deformity of the big toe and the first metatarsal bone, which sits just behind the big toe. The metatarsal bone protrudes out towards the inside of the foot, forming a prominence which becomes painful. The big toe pushes towards the second toe and thus this deformity is […]
Recovery Comparison: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Bunion Surgery
Comparing recovery for unilateral (one side) and bilateral (both sides) bunion surgery at the same time. Minimal invasive bunion surgery can be performed on both feet at the same time or one foot at a time depending on the patient’s needs and the type of deformity. The patient’s ability to recover is also a factor. […]
Different Types of Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoes are deformities of the lesser toes, which are all the toes except for the big toe. The deformities can be classified as flexible or fixed in that sometimes they can straighten themselves out by manual manipulation, and in other cases they have become stiff and fixed at the middle joint known as the interphalangeal […]
Types of Bunions
Broadly speaking, there are two types of bunion deformities, one that affects the big toes known as hallux valgus deformity and the fifth metatarsal known as Tailor’s bunionette or Tailor’s bunion. Both involve either the metatarsal deviating out of position and then the toe also deviating on the affected side. Structural bunions including hallux valgus: […]
Painful Toes at Night: Causes and Relief
Toe pain at night can be due to a variety of reasons including circulatory issues, where you have loss of circulation as well as conditions that are causing inflammation of the joints that may be either due to rheumatic conditions or generalised wear and tear. It is important to find the underlying problem and you […]
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Keyhole Bunion Surgery or Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Minimally Invasive bunion surgery, also known as keyhole bunion surgery, uses modern techniques and equipment to decrease the number and size of incisions during surgery. Minimally Invasive bunion surgery has several benefits, including faster recovery time, less postoperative pain and less scarring. The surgery involves three to […]
Hammertoe Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
Hammertoe surgery is performed to straighten the middle joint of the lesser toes, mostly the second, third, and fourth toes of feet. The most common joint involved in forming the deformity is known as the proximal interphalangeal joint or the PIP joint. The procedure typically involves removing the deformed joint and fusing the ends of […]
