Podiatry

The Podiatry service treats foot pain, heel pain, ankle injuries and misaligned walking pattern. It also helps with minor disorders such as in-grown toe nails and infected toes/nails. Surgery is performed under a local anaesthetic by the podiatric practitioner and patients will have their initial assessment and post-operative appointments.

What can a Podiatrist treat?

• Heel pain
• Ankle injuries
• Provision of prescription orthotics
• Traumatised and infected toes
• Bunions
• Pain in all regions in the foot and ankle

As well as treatments for the above ailments our Podiatrist can also provide the following services:

• Ingrown nail removal/surgery
• Nail assessment and nail surgery
• Gait analysis
• Biomechanics to correct foot problems
• Cryosurgery
• Athlete clinic
• Child clinic

Our podiatry service assesses patients with foot problems or those who have medical conditions such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis that puts their feet at risk of developing further complications.

Surgery is performed under a local anaesthetic by the podiatric practitioner and patients will have their initial assessment and post-operative appointments.