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  1. Nikki
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    Callus in an 8yr old

    I have had a couple of children presenting in a similar fashion ie thick defined areas of callous only on the feet. In one case there was a...
    Post by: Nikki, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Single use instruments

    Hi Brad, We don't currently have much of a choice. We have been using bench top sterilizers for the last 18 years or so, very successfully....
    Post by: Nikki, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Community Podiatrists Band 5; Dorset

    Community Podiatrists Band 5 Salary £20,225-£26,123 Bournemouth and Poole are located in the beautiful county of Dorset on the South Coast of...
    Thread by: Nikki, Mar 14, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Employment in the United Kingdom
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    Single use instruments

    Here in Dorset we trialled single use instruments about two years ago. Our overall impression was, like Rob in Devon, the nippers were at times of...
    Post by: Nikki, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Parish & Bell clinic gone under?

    Sadly only today I saw a patient who asked me about the claims of Parish and Bell as he has had ongoing foot pain for 17 years (today was the...
    Post by: Nikki, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Nail Drills and Burrs: CSSD

    I appreciate what you are saying however use of dust extraction drills combined with good ventilation will minimise the risk of future problems,...
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Nail Drills and Burrs: CSSD

    All instruments are ultrasonically cleaned prior to vacuum sterilisation. This removes all debris, I am reliably informed. What do they say the...
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Nail Drills and Burrs: CSSD

    I work in a county wide trust too. We are in the process of going over to CSSD. ALL our sets will have nail burrs in. We recommend that all...
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Nikki
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    UK Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camps

    I can only echo that which has previously been said, certainly a thought provoking two days. Thanks to Craig
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Community Band 6 Podiatrist; Dorset

    Community Podiatrist Band 6 £24,103 - £32,653 per annum Full Time Bournemouth and Poole are located in the beautiful county of Dorset on the...
    Thread by: Nikki, Feb 6, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Employment in the United Kingdom
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    Water Spray Drills

    I used a spray drill many moons ago until I lent it to a locum while I was on Mat Leave. When I got it back it looked like it had been run over by...
    Post by: Nikki, Jan 18, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Age concern

    I don't wish to cause upset to any one, or risk the wrath of the forum but where does it say 'single use' in the Ad that has been posted by Mandy?...
    Post by: Nikki, Dec 21, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Pod surgeons in the UK - list of names or areas that have one?

    I would suggest that you either contact the Society directly and they should be able to provide you with the information you need. Regards Nikki
    Post by: Nikki, Nov 23, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
  14. Nikki
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    Radiolase matrixectomy

    Has anyone got any data regarding rates of nail regrowth comparing radiolase and phenol?
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Nikki
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    My perspective on Podiatry as a new graduate working in the NHS

    Hi Suzy, I'm with Robert on this one, there are 'good' and 'bad' Trusts to work for. Like Robert our Trust will only 'keep on' those patients...
    Post by: Nikki, Sep 27, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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    2 year old with sweaty feet??

    2 of my three children (the boys as it happens) had incredibly sweaty feet between 2 and 4 years, almost to rival pubescent teenage boys! Both...
    Post by: Nikki, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Disposable Ingrown Nippers

    Hi footinthecity, I don't wish to be awkward, but when requesting information or advice about buying instruments or equipment it might be an...
    Post by: Nikki, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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    HPC Audits

    I know someone who has been selected by the HPC. Surname begins with S for those interested in the alphabetical preference.
    Post by: Nikki, May 31, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Phenol disposal

    To the best of my knowledge Phenol for disposal is classed as hazardous waste. If local pharmacies are not happy to arrange safe disposal it might...
    Post by: Nikki, Apr 18, 2008 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    good evening

    Hi Kerry and :welcome:, Told you this was the best place to look! Everyone very helpful and friendly too. Be careful though or you will get...
    Post by: Nikki, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: Introductions
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    Cylindrical massage device for arch pain

    Hi Gareth, I'm with Simon and Kevin on this one. I suggest a bottle of frozen water rather than the beans though. In my experience patients who...
    Post by: Nikki, Dec 9, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Curly Toes in 3 year old girl

    Hi all, The only thing I would add to the debate, apart from educating the parents, is not to get into a battle with the child over any...
    Post by: Nikki, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Equine Podiatry

    Hi Poll, I too used to have many conversations with my farrier over the mechanics of the horses feet and limbs. In humans we (Podiatrists)...
    Post by: Nikki, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Homeopathy

    Robert, :eek: Loved it.
    Post by: Nikki, Nov 17, 2007 in forum: Break Room
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    Biomechanics Clinics

    IMHO I think it may be due to the UK desire to encourage specialisms within Podiatry, along the lines of Diabetes, Rheumatology, Orthopadics etc....
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 27, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Biomechanics Clinics

    I agree whole heartedly with what you are saying! I sometimes wonder if they are looking at all :rolleyes:
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 26, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Biomechanics Clinics

    Robin, Robert, and Peter, Thanks for your replys. We currently run three sessions (soon to be four) for adults and one for paeds per week....
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 26, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Biomechanics Clinics

    Hi all, My PCT is looking at further developing its biomechanics service. There will be funding available. My questions are: 1)In an ideal...
    Thread by: Nikki, Oct 25, 2007, 27 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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    Logic puzzles 4

    No 1 A brick weighs 1 (one) kilogram No 9 The score before any game is nil :nil No 10 Chinese men eat more rice than Japanese men because...
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: Break Room
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    Logic puzzles 3

    Ok then here goes nothing! Haven't worked them all out, but heres my thoughts for some (well 2) of the answers No2 TON No5 Start both...
    Post by: Nikki, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: Break Room
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    Wound care dressing

    Using Iodosorb will dry out the wound base where there is minimal exudate. Using a hydrogel such as Granugel or Purilon will maintain a moist...
    Post by: Nikki, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Question about Agenda for Change Pay Points

    If you resigned from your previous post and this return to work was a new contract then yes they can put you at what they see as an appropriate...
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Plantar fasciitis treated with local steroid injection

    Couldn't agree more! Trying to explain to patients they have something different (whether diagnosed by physio, GP, other foot health professional,...
    Post by: Nikki, Feb 2, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Nikki
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    Logic puzzles 2

    Q3. Could it be nogatco ? Nikki
    Post by: Nikki, Jan 31, 2007 in forum: Break Room
  35. Nikki
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    Silver Nitrate.... Spots Off ?

    The black stain is caused by the oxidation of the silver. (but we know that anyway). You can dissolve the stain in Sodium Thiosulfate. This...
    Post by: Nikki, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Nerve implantation for drop foot

    Electrical Nerve Stimulation for foot drop Is anyone aware of any recent, good quality current research regarding Electrical Nerve Stimulation in...
    Post by: Nikki, Jan 3, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Compensating for leg length difference

    I agree with Darren that providing the build up is indicated then as Richard says it makes no actual difference which way it is done. However...
    Post by: Nikki, Dec 8, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Servicing of nail drills

    I don't know of any specific guidelines around the issue of infection control, however all staff are respossible for the regular cleaning of the...
    Post by: Nikki, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
  39. Nikki
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    Talipes Equino-varus

    Apology accepted. I’m definitely not trying to be politically correct about descriptions or ‘labelling’, but just want all patients to be treated...
    Post by: Nikki, Aug 3, 2006 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Nail surgery on a paraplegic

    Personally I would use LA prior to surgery. Whilst the young man may be a paraplegic and have no sensation below the waist, a painful stimulus...
    Post by: Nikki, Aug 3, 2006 in forum: Foot Surgery
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