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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. 

Case histories and information regarding essential lessons learned from treatment are required. Continuous Professional development and publishing articles play a crucial role in advancing professional careers.

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.

I was not warned of the risk of CRPS prior to my surgery and I am faced with the situation that I need to prove that a reasonable body of people (surgeons) would say that I should have been, a medico-legal expert if you will.

Two nail surgeries close together can sometimes cause long-standing pain, although this is uncommon. Phenol is toxic and can lead to deep-seated pain, although it is the correct approach for nail destruction as first-line treatment. 

Cancer in the foot or anywhere is frightening, but it is rare.

We know that certain chemotherapies can affect the feet by preventing us from carrying out normal routines, especially after having surgery for cancer. Some of these side effects exhibited can be painful. Clinicians supporting patients with cancer aim to minimise such complications from therapy.  

Summer certainly attracts more plants and visitor activity than other seasons. Yet, even as I write this article, I feel itchy. We need to know what to avoid and if we are unfortunate to have a contact rash, we should know what to do. One point about the 10 plants I have picked is that many originate outside the UK while others remain in North America. Given the serious concerns with Japanese Knotweed for example, demonstrates that boundaries do not guarantee that you will co

Confusion arises over heel pain and plantar fasciitis is one unpleasant pain problem that can be helped early. Stretching has been in vogue, but does it work?

Having heel pain and being a foot specialist helps with being objective about treatment. Bruised heels are a common cause of heel pain without talking about fasciitis, spurs, or tibial tendon dysfunction. This is specific to ONE condition alone. That said, bruised heels form part of a range of conditions, which are often called syndromes. Heel pad pain is caused by the impact of the heel hitting the ground with a repetitive force. 

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.

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.