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Verruca needling

Verrucae are a frustrating but usually benign lesion.  They are caused by a virus and as a result quite unpredictable in the way they respond to treatments. This makes them frustrating to have and frustrating to treat. The virus lies dormant in the skin after being...

Nail fenestration (the Lacuna Method)

Following a positive test for a fungal infection and discussion with your Podiatrist, you may choose this treatment plan. A number of tiny holes are drilled painlessly into the nail allowing topically applied Lamisil antifungal treatments to reach the nail bed and...

Testing for fungal nails

When a nail becomes infected by a fungus, certain characteristics can develop – discolouration, thickening, brittleness – but it is not possible to tell from visual inspection is there is fungus present.  Trauma, a yeast infection, or other conditions can mimic...

Bespoke casted orthoses

Orthoses are medical insoles that fit into your footwear and are prescribed following your MSK assessment.  By improving the mechanical function of the foot and ankle we can manage and reduce the symptoms and pain that you have been experiencing. The use of orthoses...

Local anaesthetic and nail surgery

If you have had ongoing or recurrent pain from ingrowing nails, or if you feel that a nail is badly damaged or deformed you might consider Nail Surgery to remove the problematic nail.  It is a simple procedure under a local anaesthetic where your Podiatrists will...