Podiatry - specialized foot care

Basic podiatric treatment is dedicated to individuals with foot problems. Unlike classic pedicure, which is performed on healthy feet and focuses solely on symptomatic action, achieving a purely aesthetic effect, podiatric treatment aims to reach the cause of the pathology. Its main task is to alleviate or completely eliminate discomfort and prevent problems from recurring. Care includes not only the feet but the entire lower limbs and is often done in collaboration with specialists such as a doctor, physiotherapist, or orthopedic technician.

Stages of podiatric treatment:

• Interview and Examination: The treatment starts with a thorough interview and comprehensive examination of the feet, allowing for an accurate diagnosis.
• Development of Therapy Plan and Home Care: Based on the information obtained, an individual therapy and care plan is discussed, which the patient can continue at home.
• Execution of Treatment and Observation of Effects: Next, the treatment is carried out, during which procedures similar to a classic pedicure are performed – trimming the nail plate, working on the nail folds, and smoothing the soles of the feet. Only physiological calluses from the feet and toes are removed.
• Application of Preparations and Dressings: After the treatment, appropriate preparations are applied, and dressings are performed if necessary.
• Selection of Preparations for Home Care Continuation: Finally, the patient receives individually selected preparations to continue care at home. If there are no contraindications, a foot peel and nail painting with polish can be done after the treatment.

Additional Services

Basic podiatric treatment can be expanded with additional procedures such as: removal of calluses, warts, and heel cracks, cutting of ingrown toenails, cleansing of nails affected by disease, nail reconstruction, foot massage. If there are no contraindications, a foot peel and nail painting with polish can be done after the treatment. These services are extra and require prior reservation.

Treatment Frequency: It is recommended to have the basic podiatric treatment done every 4-8 weeks. In cases requiring therapy, the visit frequency is determined individually, according to the patient's needs.

By opting for basic podiatric treatment, you are investing in comprehensive care that not only improves aesthetics but above all eliminates discomfort and prevents problems from recurring, taking care of the health of your feet and entire lower limbs.

The titanium buckle is a modern and minimally invasive method of dealing with the problem of ingrown nails. Like all other nail clamps, the titanium clamp is designed to influence the shape of the nail plate and modify the nail plate to heal ingrown nails and prevent the development and worsening of this ailment in the future.

The titanium buckle is made of a flexible arch, made of a nickel-titanium alloy, the thickness of which is selected according to the patient's needs, depending on the degree of ingrowth / screwing in of the nail and the thickness of the nail plate. Titanium buckle attached with dental composers, which allows you to work with nails where it is difficult to attach hook buckles, i.e. for children's nails, very small or very weak nails, and for nails that are strongly screwed in.

Putting the brace on does not interfere with everyday activities, both those requiring moderate physical effort and sports. The titanium buckle is aesthetic, it does not catch the eye, and it does not hook socks and tights.

Onycholysis is a condition in which the nail plate separates from the nail bed. It can be caused by injuries, fungal infections, exposure to aggressive chemicals, excessive moisture, or allergic reactions. It is essential to determine the cause of nail separation in order to select the appropriate treatment and prevent further exacerbation of the problem. In a podiatry office, onycholysis therapy involves a comprehensive procedure consisting of three key stages:

• Cleansing: Thorough cleansing of the affected area, removal of dead cells and impurities to prepare the nail for further procedures and reduce the risk of infection.
• Trimming: Careful trimming of the separated or damaged part of the nail plate to eliminate the source of further damage and support the natural nail plate regeneration.
• Dressing: Applying the appropriate dressing to protect the cleansed and trimmed nail from external factors, support the healing process, and provide patient comfort.

Home Care Recommendations:

• Hygiene and Care: Regularly maintain foot hygiene, keeping them dry and clean. Avoid excessive soaking of the feet and use gentle cleansing products.
• Strengthening Preparations: Use dedicated creams and strengthening products for the natural nail plate, and if necessary, antifungal products, following the podiatrist's recommendations.
• Mechanical Protection: Wear comfortable footwear or insoles that better protect the feet from injuries and aggressive substances.
• Monitoring Nail Condition: Regularly check the condition of the nails, and in case of new symptoms or worsening onycholysis, promptly consult a podiatrist.
• Avoiding Aggressive Substances: Avoid using strong detergents and chemical products that can further irritate the skin and weaken the nails.

Through comprehensive onycholysis therapy in a podiatry office and adherence to home care recommendations, it is possible to halt the progression of nail separation, improve nail condition, and prevent infections, contributing to the health and aesthetics of the feet.

Foot warts are caused by viral infection and develop on the plantar surface of the foot. They have a roughened surface and have the same color as the skin. Warts may be small or round in shape but they can also occupy a large area of skin with mingles in clusters forming the so-called mosaic warts.

Warts absolutely must be removed because it can spread, may hinder walking, will undergo inflammation and are highly infectious. There are many methods of treatment. Our office removes warts by electrocoagulation. Cells infected with the virus are destroyed and removed by ultra-short electrical impulses. The procedure is almost painless. Usually after just removing one or two, the remaining warts will disappear spontaneously.

Modern technology and podiatric knowledge allows the reconstruction of the nail plate or effectively hide its shortcomings. Nail reconstruction can be performed in many cases such as: due to occurrence of mechanical trauma or disease, when we want to protect the exposed nail bed (tissue which grows the nail) or as a treatment of ingrown nails.

To rebuild damaged nails, we use a special mass or hardening gel. Both contain clotrimazol which is a substance that has antifungal activity. Therefore, it is suitable for the reconstruction of nails damaged by the course of ringworm. Onychomycosis is cured by appropriate removal of the sick part of the nail and protecting the healthy nail. Using the appropriate diamond cutter, we will delicately remove the nail damaged by fungal infection. Then, we put the right amount of gel or mass to reconstruct the nail. When the nail prosthesis achieve the appropriate thickness, we shape the appearance of the nail by means of suitable ceramic cutters.

Therapeutic pedicure is dedicated to people who saw some alarming changes on the feet that appear on the skin or nails. During the therapeutic pedicure, we will follow the classic pedicure steps with particular emphasis on pathological lesions after a specialized analysis of the problem.

The treatment involves a corresponding reduction and development of nails with the help of milling, local shaft cleaning, skin smoothening and removal of hyperkeratosis. It ends with a refreshing foot peeling and application of appropriate antiseptic and antifungal treatments and it can be proceeded with normal activities at home.

Therapeutic pedicure can be extended to other procedures such as removal of corns, calluses, cracks on the heels, ingrown nail trim, nail reconstruction and massage. They will be available with an additional cost and require booking in advance.