Podiatrist
Institution:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Family Group:
Allied Health
The role of the Podiatrist is to provide Podiatry services within a multi-disciplinary setting. The Podiatrist is able to assess, diagnose and treat common conditions for:
Ingrown toenails, fungal nails, conditions that affect the skin of the foot such as callus, corns, and verrucae
Biomechanical foot related problems; prescribe footwear, orthotics, offloading devices, stretches and taping
Management of wounds below the ankle; conduct wound debridement, maggot therapy, prescribe vac therapy and wound dressing selection
Staff who is certified by an Orthopaedic Surgeon can carry out risk assessments for surgery and to perform Partial or Total Nail Avulsions under local anaesthesia.