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  1. lusnanlaogh
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    Hyperkeratosis and fruit acid peels

    How long's a peice of string? ;) Basically, there are usually mechanical and/or systemic factors that contribute to heel callus. The reason...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Hyperkeratosis and fruit acid peels

    After reading the contents of Callus Peel, have to say, I wouldn't use it on anyone high-risk. It contains sodium hydroxide ... caustic soda...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 27, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. lusnanlaogh
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    Could Podiatrists be trained to do this

    Hi I'm sorry to arrive on this thread a bit late in the day. I last posted a while back - I'm a pod and an amputee, and I was the later before I...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. lusnanlaogh
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    Society of Podiatrists - Industrial Action Letter

    I can't see what the fuss is about?! The SCP is there to support both NHS and private practitioners. If the majority voted for industrial action,...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Apr 22, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Shoe Recommendation for Total Knee Replacement

    I appreciate your concerns, but 3 days post op is a little early to be thinking about postings ... etc., as there will still be a lot of swelling...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Dec 21, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. lusnanlaogh
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    Paediatric assessment tricks.

    Hmm ... that sounds just a little too judgemental ... Why were you seeing him?
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  7. lusnanlaogh
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    Is "hypermobile" acceptable terminology?

    Ouch! If I was following the leader I wouldn't be challenging you, would I? Correct me if I'm wrong (as I'm sure you will :rolleyes:), the...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. lusnanlaogh
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    Is "hypermobile" acceptable terminology?

    Kevin This all comes down to what you want ... Do you want a terminology that most medical / health professionals can access? Or, do you...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. lusnanlaogh
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    Star Wars

    And then there's Ham Solo ... *sigh*
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  10. lusnanlaogh
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    Is "hypermobile" acceptable terminology?

    'Hypermobility' and 'ligamentous laxity' are well known and accepted terms that all medical/health disciplines understand ... why fix something...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. lusnanlaogh
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    suspected Erythema Nodosum in Amputee

    You can get a variety of problems at trim lines, so it's possible. Have you tried asking in this board - www.oandp.com?
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  12. lusnanlaogh
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    Paediatric assessment tricks.

    I'm glad you mentioned these points, Mandy, particularly saying that the child should have the choice to say 'no'. Someone mentioned 'white...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  13. lusnanlaogh
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    Congenital Fibula Deficiency

    What a great idea for straight forward LLD! There are a few things that I've thought of since I lasted posted on this thread. 1. In the UK...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  14. lusnanlaogh
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    Trigger Points

    It looks to me as though they've taken the page down. :(
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. lusnanlaogh
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    Congenital Fibula Deficiency

    I'd agree with that. Although, it depends upon the surgeon and your country ... in the UK surgeons tend to err on the side of caution, whilst in...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  16. lusnanlaogh
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    Treatment of Paronychia

    Totally agree, especially liaising with his dermatologist. However, assuming he's taking the meds for his acne, surely it would be best to...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  17. lusnanlaogh
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    Congenital Fibula Deficiency

    Hi Hamilrob I have tibial longitudinal deficiency ... I hope I can help? Although the young lad has a unique foot pathology ('equinus' is...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Advice for my first ulcer

    Re: my first ulcer I know it can be difficult to persuade some of the oldies to part with their day time slippers, but it can be done. ;) You...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. lusnanlaogh
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    CAD orthoses software

    Your answer was pretty much as I thought - thanks Joe!
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. lusnanlaogh
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    CAD orthoses software

    I'm interested in this CAD thread as, in my experience, in prosthetics CAD/CAM isn't as effective as hand casting. I know it's slightly...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. lusnanlaogh
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    Trigger Points

    I would imagine, in the UK, that Trigger Point therapy courses would be mostly aimed at physios, ginger. Have you tried looking on physio...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. lusnanlaogh
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    Trigger Points

    Ian G's first link to Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch is a good one - excellent book! 'Trigger point'...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. lusnanlaogh
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    Advice for my first ulcer

    Re: my first ulcer Hi clod You sound as though you're doing all the right things so far, and it's good that you have sought advice from...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. lusnanlaogh
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    To pre-op or not?

    Not sure about anyone else? but, quite apart from anything else, I find an alcoholic wipe helpful when reducing corns and callus. :o I can't...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. lusnanlaogh
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    Poor nail cutting leading to sunken nail and fleshy/tighly compacted sulci

    Good point. However, akthough I rarely do it, I still think there's a place for (gentle) nail packing. I feel we're going around in circles...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  26. lusnanlaogh
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    Poor nail cutting leading to sunken nail and fleshy/tighly compacted sulci

    Yes, I understand, but this forum is public (as someone mentioned earlier up the thread) and (you probably don't realise?) for some people a...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  27. lusnanlaogh
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    Poor nail cutting leading to sunken nail and fleshy/tighly compacted sulci

    By that, I hope you don't mean "Let's have the amputation and be done with it."? Whilst it's true that sometimes, despite our best efforts, we...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Dealing with the challenging patient

    I'm sorry if you interpreted my posting that way, footsiegirl. However, by suggesting that someone put themselves in the patients position, I had...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 17, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Dealing with the challenging patient

    Unless, that is, the parent/carer is the patients' deputy or has a Lasting Attorney -...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 17, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  30. lusnanlaogh
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    Dealing with the challenging patient

    In my experience, people with learning disabilities aren't the most challenging ... they're usually very sweet. You just need to be considerate...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 14, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Amputation - support and general info sites

    Hi I've been meaning to post this info for a while as I've noticed one or two posters asking for amputation related advice and support, and I...
    Thread by: lusnanlaogh, May 14, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  32. lusnanlaogh
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    Plantar warts and hypothyroidism?

    It makes sense as if optimum thyroid levels aren't maintained a variety of disease processes can occur. I've found these articles - Thyroid...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 13, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  33. lusnanlaogh
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    Website building

    I totally agree! With regards to images. If you want to use any image or graphics on your website as part of your practice logo, you'll need...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 13, 2011 in forum: Practice Management
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    Website building

    I've written my own website (direct programming) and I have a WYSIWYG based website (that someone else created). My advice would be to save...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 12, 2011 in forum: Practice Management
  35. lusnanlaogh
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    Reflexology is not an effective treatment for any medical condition

    I wondered about that for a long while too! Until a reflexologist told me that they used the hands -...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, May 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. lusnanlaogh
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    Chlorhexidine's complications

    I have a skin/mucous membrane sensitivity to Chlorhexidine. I use Sterets as pre and post op.
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  37. lusnanlaogh
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    Setting up private practce

    (Not sure if this has already been mentioned?) The Federation of Small Businesses is worth a look, as membership offers a variety of benefits...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  38. lusnanlaogh
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    Althea "Ali" Foster, RIP

    Oh my goodness, this is so sad! I briefly worked with Ali when she started at Kings ...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  39. lusnanlaogh
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    Lone working policy

    Yes, I realise that, which is why I suggested this website. ;) I thought the Lone Worker Device Directory was particularly useful.
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
  40. lusnanlaogh
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    Lone working policy

    Exactly, and DN's are really no different to us. I came across the Suzy Lamplugh Trust website a while ago and I thought it was a good resource...
    Post by: lusnanlaogh, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
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