Comprehensive Foot & Lower-Limb Services

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a toenail presses or grows into the surrounding skin. This can cause pain, redness, swelling and tenderness.

If left untreated, symptoms may worsen and infection can occur.

At Platinum Podiatry, we assess the affected nail and surrounding tissue before recommending an appropriate treatment approach.

Depending on the presentation, this may include conservative care or referral for further treatment where clinically appropriate.

Fungal nail infections can cause nails to become discoloured, thickened, brittle or misshapen.

At Platinum Podiatry, we assess the appearance and condition of the nail before discussing suitable management options.

Treatment may involve professional nail care and appropriate antifungal management, depending on the individual presentation.

Athlete's foot is a common fungal skin infection that can cause itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort.

Without appropriate management, fungal infections can persist or spread to other areas.

We can assess your symptoms and advise on appropriate treatment and preventative measures to help protect the health of your feet.

For some patients, cutting their own toenails can be difficult, uncomfortable or unsafe.

Professional nail care can help maintain healthy nails and reduce problems associated with incorrect cutting, particularly where nails are thickened, difficult to reach or prone to complications.

Our podiatry service provides careful, professional nail cutting tailored to your individual needs.

Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin commonly caused by repeated pressure or friction.

Although they may appear relatively minor, they can become uncomfortable and affect the way you walk.

At Platinum Podiatry, we can safely assess and remove appropriate areas of hard skin while also considering factors contributing to their development.

Where appropriate, we can provide advice designed to help reduce recurrence.

Verrucae, also known as plantar warts, are viral skin lesions that commonly occur on the feet.

They can sometimes become painful, particularly when located in areas exposed to pressure during walking.

At Platinum Podiatry, we assess the lesion and discuss appropriate treatment options based on its location, appearance and your individual circumstances.

Foot pain can have many possible causes, including plantar heel pain, joint problems, soft-tissue conditions, overuse injuries and biomechanical factors.

Persistent foot pain should not simply be accepted as part of everyday life.

Our approach begins with assessment. We consider your symptoms, medical history, activity levels and relevant structural or functional factors before discussing appropriate treatment options.

Depending on the cause, management may include advice, exercises, footwear recommendations, offloading strategies or other appropriate interventions.

A bunion is a structural change affecting the joint at the base of the big toe and can be associated with pain, pressure, footwear difficulties and changes in walking.

At Platinum Podiatry, we assess your symptoms and discuss appropriate management options.

Depending on your presentation, this may include footwear advice, pressure management, padding, orthotic considerations and other conservative approaches.

Where a condition requires specialist surgical assessment, we can advise you appropriately.

Hard skin commonly develops in areas exposed to repeated pressure and friction, particularly the heels and balls of the feet.

Although it is common, excessive hard skin can become uncomfortable and may crack or contribute to other foot problems.

Professional treatment can safely reduce appropriate areas of hard skin while allowing us to consider why it is developing.