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David, It’s fair to say few, if any, will have contributed more to the development of podiatric surgery and bunion correction in the UK. 

David explains a solar damage on the face, his consultation and treatment during the Covid experience as part of a case history for the readership at at davidtollafieldauthor.com

The work of Dr Sol Balkin[1] has passed into podiatric history for two reasons. Firstly, because the method he applied worked for him, but secondly, when tested under strict scientific conditions the method failed. It is a tale that is hidden from the public and to some extent few will know of the case.

Do Corn plasters work - well yes and no, but the story also includes a bit about other treatments. Today we know more about the humble corn than we have done in the past, but for many patients, sharp dissection on a cyclical basis is a quick fix, even if it is not permanent. Unlike a callus, however, your approach must be considered more cautiously.

Probably the only comprehensive book written about the range of options in podiatry. This book should appeal to anyone who wants to understand more about the podiatry professional, not just a book covering feet, but people who help those in pain, with deformities, and those who have conditions that put their feet at risk. Over forty podiatrists tell their stories from forty different perspectives.

Pain after injections for nail surgery is brought this month to readers by Alison Charlton. Alison is an avid reader of  Podiatric Reflective Newsfeed and publishes her short case history for ConsultingFootPain. A growing number of queries are being raised on Podiatry Forums covering nail surgery.

Small swellings often do not bother us, but those that are unsightly and cause shoe-fitting problems start to niggle. The idea of hitting a ganglion might appeal, but this is not a good idea.

This article describes the main types of skin sampling. Please note that some of the hyperlinked videos are graphic and do not show the foot as a specific example.

Common painkillers is a simple but brief overview of medications that can assist in some foot conditions.

The foot bump condition causes pressure on the top of the foot due to changes around the middle bones, also known as the tarsus. A bit of self-help and guidance is offered.

Shingles can appear anywhere from the head, arms, chest, abdomen, or buttocks to the feet. I have never seen feet affected, and the buttocks were not mentioned as frequently as the upper girdle and lower back.

Podiatrists often ask how to set up a clinical practice. Here is a short article to offer help.

I had not appreciated how a common foot complaint could be so easily misrepresented when dealing with heel pain...

With injuries, we cut our skin, and it heals. In normal circumstances, we would expect that to be the end of the story, but...!!??

A personal report on being caught out by a biased system by a Government policy to limit vaccinations.

Do we keep an old shoe or buy a new shoe, or is regeneration possible? The inevitable shoe burial (aka the dustbin) may be one of life’s les

Curious shapes, distortions and nail problems are always fascinating to podiatrists. The distortion of the end of the toe and callus formati

Given the wealth of rubbish and misleading information now available, it seemed about right that I would offer my own readers something they could trust.

Busypencilcase Communications (BPCC) emerged in 2015 as a limited company until 2019, when it became a sole trader for publications, blogs, articles, and promotions, predominantly for foot health. Run by David R Tollafield (Director-owner), this site—ConsultingFootPain.co.uk—merged with BPCC after it was created a year earlier. 

This self-help article discusses the irritating little toe problem. Before panicking and thinking you are unclean, read this article.