Thoughts on the Hammer Toe

Thoughts on the Hammer Toe

Does evidence help to explain hammer toe? – Part 2 This is a follow on article to ‘The Puppet Toe’, published 6th January 2023, which discusses the case of Zandra’s toe problems. Two questions arise. Does the hammer toe come about because of a...
The International Podiatry Market

The International Podiatry Market

Optimising Our Podiatry Image Worldwide? Getting more from your podiatry practice Here is a topic, an article, albeit short, intended to raise awareness.  LinkedIn provides an amazing platform for professionals who desire to share information and opportunities. This...
Treating Corns on Feet

Treating Corns on Feet

Can we treat our own corns? Part 1 Have you ever used a corn plaster or similar to treat a corn on your foot? For many, a corn is seen as an inconvenience that can be pared down at home or treated with a corn plaster, available from a pharmacist. This article goes...
Where does patient blockage lie?

Where does patient blockage lie?

The Business of Patient Priorities Private practice and bookings When Facebook blogging podiatrists write they cannot fit patients in, we decided to look at some patient management and flow conundrums. Debbie Delves and David Tollafield discuss funding, retention, NHS...
Should you befriend patients?

Should you befriend patients?

How should you behave with patients? My eye caught an article 29/9, which allowed my thoughts to drift into that old question. Gifts, jokes, religion, politics and sex. Ethically, professionally, and as a fundamental right to do what we feel is correct are important...
Obstinate Corns over Tendons

Obstinate Corns over Tendons

An unusual location for a corn Extensor hallucis longus  and the dorsal intractable keratoma This case history applies to all podiatrists, including foot surgeons. It concerns a 73-year-old female who presented with a lesion over her left great toe’s extensor...