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What to expect at your first dressing change after nail surgery. Andrew Jones at Waikato Podiatry talks you through what happens at your first dressing change in this video. Your First Dressing Change After Nail Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide The first dressing change after nail surgery is a crucial…
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Andrew Jones gives tips for things to look for after nail surgery – what you should be concerned about in terms of a possible infection. Recognising and Managing Post-Operative Toe Infections One of the most common concerns patients have during their recovery from nail surgery is whether their…
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As the warmer months approach, many of us are eager to slip out of our winter boots and into sandals and bare feet. However, this seasonal transition often brings an unwelcome surprise: painful heel cracks. At our clinic, we see a significant increase in heel fissure cases during this…
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What is Sever’s Disease? This condition affects growing bone in the heel and is called Sever’s Disease. Severs often affects physically active children within the age range of around 8-14 years. Severs is one of a group of disorders known as “Osteochondroses”. At around 8 years of age the secondary…
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What is Forefoot Pain? There are many different types and causes of forefoot pain. Some common conditions are: Morton’s Neuroma Morton’s Neuroma is by far the best known forefoot pathology. A Morton’s neuroma is a lump of nerve tissue fibers that occurs between the bones of the forefoot. Sesamoiditis Sesamoiditis…
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