Waldron Podiatry
at MINK Dublin

During your consultation, your podiatrist will examine your feet and discuss your pain and discomfort in order to reach a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Fungal nails may appear discoloured and/ or thickened. We test the nail for fungal infection using an immuno-chromotographic test strip for dermatophytes. This test is performed in clinic and results are available within 5 minutes. If the result of your test is positive we can commence treatment. Nail care will be carried out and treatment options discussed. For severe or longstanding fungal nail infections we advised Lacuna treatment. This is process of drilling micro-holes in the affected nail. This treatment is reserved for chronic fungal nail infections, with excellent results. Anti-fungal treatment is used daily after each visit, and through capillary action the anti-fungal agent is able to work more effectively on the fungal infection beneath the nail. Treatment may take up to a year depending on the degree of infection, as a nail takes approximately 12 months to grow. Follow ups are required every 6 weeks.

People with diabetes are susceptible to foot problems. Their feet are more at risk of infection, high pressure areas causing callus and corns, and neuropathy (damage to the nerves that control movement and sensation. It is important for people who have diabetes to have yearly Podiatry assessments. During this appointment your podiatrist will carry out routine foot care along with a foot scan, pressure analysis, test for neuropathy and carry vascular testing with a doppler. These results will be shared with you and your GP, and a long term care plan will be created for you.

Wilde Pedique is a cosmetic reconstruction system designed to support and protect damaged nails, fungal infected nails, weak or thickened nails. It is a podiatry only professional product, containing elastic properties which move with your nail bed. The elastic nature of the UV gel allows the nail to continue to heal underneath, giving you a months of relief. Ideal for those suffering from trauma to the nail after surgery or running.

This appointment is for people presenting with persistent pain or injury which may be associated with walking or running, Your Podiatrist will carry out an in-depth gait & biomechanical assessment. This assessment involves a thorough exam of the pelvis, hips, knees, ankles, feet and sometimes the spine. Also examined will be muscle flexibility and strength and joint ranges of motion. Footwear and exercise regime is also considered. We analysis using latest technology Phits Foot Scan used by the Olympic teams in clinic and on locations such as running tracks when needed. Once a biomechanical assessment is completed our Podiatrist uses this information in conjunction with the medical history to determine the appropriate treatment plan for you. This may include orthoses, exercises, rehab and advice on footwear.

Warts and Verruca are caused by a strain of the human papilloma virus. They can be painful and cause cosmetic distress to people. New state of the art treatment is available. SWIFT - treats warts and verruca using microwaves providing heat to kill the virus. In the past verruca and warts were treated using freezing techniques, which are only mildly effective. Verruca and warts lie up to 8mm below the surface of the skin, and Swift microwave penetrates up to 10mm below the surface of the skin, ensuring full depth treatment. The protocol for Swift treatment is 3 treatments, 4-weeks apart and a follow up appointment 12-weeks after the final treatment.