Podiatric Surgery Service
Podiatric Surgery involves the surgical treatment of the foot and all related structures. Podiatric Surgery seeks to treat developed foot deformities, thereby reducing or eliminating pain, and improving mobility.
Conditions treated include
- Hallux valgus (bunions)
- Hallux rigidus (Arthritic or stiff big toe)
- Hammer toes
- Chronic corns
- Bony lumps
- Soft tissue lesions such as neuroma (enlarged painful nerve)
- Flat feet
The surgery can safely be performed as a day case with a choice of anaesthetic appropriate to an individuals needs.
For further information on any of the above foot conditions please see www.feetforlife.org
The many benefits of Podiatric surgery include:
- Relief of painful foot conditions
- Increase in mobility
- Resolution of chiropodial problems
- Reduces the need for both general anaesthetic and hospital in-patient stay
- Ability, following successful surgery, to wear standard footwear
