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Services
At Acorn we believe that each appointment should be tailored to fit the individual needs of the patient, therefore we have a wide range of assessment and treatment types available.
Tel: 01273 582999
Circulatory Assessment
Poor circulation in your feet can occur as a result of the ageing process and lifestyle choices as well as underlying medical conditions such as Diabetes. A Doppler ultrasound test can be performed during a routine appointment to listen to the strength and regularity of the various pulses in the foot and ankle. Combined with a visual inspection and information offered by the patient we can develop a clear picture of the circulatory health of the feet.
Nerve Testing (Neurological Assessment)
Many medical conditions such as diabetes and pernicious anaemia can cause peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves in the feet). This can be easily assessed and and monitored using simple painless sensation tests as part of a regular podiatry appointment.
Lower Limb Function Assessment
If your foot problem is related to an underlying problem relating to the structure and/or function of the leg or foot, this assessment will examine the cause. The amount of movement available at joints, the tightness of muscles and position of the foot when standing and walking can have a huge impact on the foot and cause a multitude of issues. Identifying the cause of your pain will allow us to recommend treatment such as orthotics (insoles), simple exercises or other relevant therapies.
Medical Pedicure
A large aspect of podiatry is the medical pedicure. This will consist of nail cutting, thinning down thickened nails and the removal of hard skin and corns as well as advice and treatment designed to reduce the potential for future problems. Essentially the treatment involves addressing any issues that will make your feet look and feel better. Many of our patients attend the clinic every six to eight weeks in order to have this type of treatment, ensuring their feet stay comfortable and presentable.
Nail Surgery (for ingrown nails)
This involves the removal of all of the toenail or part of the nail. A local anaesthetic is used so that you will feel no pain during the procedure. After the removal of the nail, a chemical called Phenol may be applied to the exposed nail bed to prevent regrowth by destroying the nail cells.
Verruca Therapies
At Acorn we offer Needling, Liquid Nitrogen freezing as well as the application of Silver Nitrate acid for the treatment of verrucas. We find this to be very effective, however the rate at which verrucas go is very unpredictable, it is dependent upon many factors. therefore your verruca may require multiple sessions.
Needling requires the use of local anaesthetic to numb the site before a fine needle is used to repeatedly puncture the verruca causing bleeding/trauma, stimulating the body's immune system, which aids in resolving the problem. Liquid Nitrogen is a freezing therapy, the solution being -196 degrees Celsius. It works by destroying the viral/affected cells. Silver Nitrate is a less aggressive treatment. It is an acid, which causes corrosion to the targeted cells. An appointment with one of our Podiatrist's would be required to determine which treatment is best to suit any individual.
Diabetic Foot assessment
Diabetes can have a huge impact on the health of the feet if not controlled well. A diabetic assessment at Acorn will consist of a Circulatory and Neurological check (as explained above) as well as a medical pedicure if required. The results can then be compared yearly in order to identify any areas of degeneration. A copy of your assessment results can also be sent to your GP so that he/she can keep it on record and be assured that you are receiving professional care.
Home Visits
If you are unable to attend the clinic we offer a home visit service covering coastal towns between Seaford and Rottingdean. We bring all required equipment to carry out a full and professional service in the comfort of your own home.
Nursing Homes
We offer a professional visiting service for those in Nursing or Residential care. We currently have many Homes ranging from Hove to Polgate. We have a staggered pricing system, the cost reduces as the number of patient's increase For full details of prices and whether we operate in your area please call us on 01273 582999.