Multiple puncture technique for verrucae

Thanks Paul, That is exactly what I do "every time" I agree, It has a very high success rate, and the only discomfort for the patient is the first 3 seconds or so of LA. A GP colleage of mine showed me a technique , where he introduces the anaesthetic from the side of the lesion rather than at 90 Deg to the plantar surface of the foot. I have tried it and the discomfort rate for the patient is reduced quite alot
All the best

FDCB

 

I have used the multiple puncture technique with very minimal post-op pain and injected the L.A. as above, but I haven't used the phenol yet!

 

Hi Paul,

How long do they have to keep it dry and dressed for and how many follow-ups do you usually have to do?

Cheers,

Brad

 

Can't tell you why, I've never seen it explained either. But from personal experience of phenol splash I can assure you that the area does go quite numb!