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  1. mgates01
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    Domestic Violence

    Hi Mark - you pose a interesting moral vs ethical dilema. Not an easy scenario by any means. My feeling is that you have a duty of care to the...
    Post by: mgates01, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Plantar Fasciitis in 11 yr old high level gymnast

    I'm always wary of attributing the term Plantar Fasciitis to patients of this age. I certainly agree these symptoms are consistent with PF type...
    Post by: mgates01, Feb 19, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. mgates01
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    Plantar Fasciitis in 11 yr old high level gymnast

    Hi just out of curiosity would I be right in thinking that PF is relatively rare in younger patients. Anyone got any papers on its prevalence in...
    Post by: mgates01, Feb 14, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. mgates01
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    Nail Surgery and the GP?

    I'm not aware of research into GP outcomes for nail surgery but I'm pretty sure there are a number of published papers concerning Podiatry's...
    Post by: mgates01, Apr 10, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. mgates01
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    Improvements to Podiatry Arena

    Thanks Paul but this I was more thinking about being able to re-access old threads that I found interesting but didn't actually contribute to....
    Post by: mgates01, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
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    Improvements to Podiatry Arena

    Hi Craig I would agree with Ian that some method of easily re-accessing threads you have visited, either through tagging the thread or creating...
    Post by: mgates01, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  7. mgates01
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    Regulation of Podiatry

    Re: Health and Care Professions Council Hi Mark I don't know you but I have read with admiration your attempt to highlight the blatant nonsense...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 24, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  8. mgates01
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    nail surgery and DVT

    Hi Judith, your patient's INR is only just outside the normal range (1-1.2). Most recommendations suggest that minor surgery can be safely...
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. mgates01
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    Ledderhose's Disease

    I would certainly try off loading in the first instance. I attach a photo of a runner I treated with a plantar fibroma. I made her devices with a...
    Post by: mgates01, May 20, 2013 in forum: Gerontology
  10. mgates01
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    To Aspirate or Not

    I've spoken to dentist friends who say the necessity to aspirate primarily arises from the use of LA with adrenaline, and the need to avoid...
    Post by: mgates01, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. mgates01
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    kevin kirby mosaic verrucae needling video

    I'd agree with Steve on both counts . I always attach a syringe to the end as it is much easier to use ( it's a bit like trying to write with...
    Post by: mgates01, May 22, 2012 in forum: Introductions
  12. mgates01
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    Fifth metatarsal/styloid process pain

    Hi all really good informative post. Maybe I'm going to ask a daft laddie question but part of Eric's post confused me, he said, "If, in...
    Post by: mgates01, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. mgates01
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    The Passing of Graham Curryer

    I knew Graham only through reading his words and thoughts here in PA, (I was just catching up on some threads only last night and read some of his...
    Post by: mgates01, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Break Room
  14. mgates01
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    Warfarin and PNA

    Hi James, the guidance we received from our Consultant Haematologist is that for minor surgery (this includes nail surgery) as long as the INRs...
    Post by: mgates01, Dec 30, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. mgates01
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    11 year old boy with rigid flat foot

    At the very least this needs to be x-rayed. If the mum won't accept your word on that then refer her to an Orthopaedic surgeon who will...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 16, 2010 in forum: Pediatrics
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    HELP PLEASE with painful lesions

    You may have already ruled this out ,but perhaps consider PTTD or inflammation of tendon sheath? If you haven't already done so try pressing on...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. mgates01
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    Evidence base of pre-op skin preparation

    Hi Paul here's the one above Michael
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
  18. mgates01
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    INR level for Nail Surgery

    Hi Paul you might find these guidelines produced by our department useful. Michael
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. mgates01
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    Access to radiology by Podiatrists in UK

    Hi Paul In my area all NHS podiatrists can refer to radiology for x-ray as we have all completed the IRMER training that Johnpod alludes to. We...
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: United Kingdom
  20. mgates01
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    Silver Nitrate use on VPs and NVCs

    The alternative options for treating VPs have been well documented on this site, however, referring back to the original query which included...
    Post by: mgates01, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. mgates01
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    Caption competition, Lab

    "Can I please please have my legs back?? I wanna go home now!"
    Post by: mgates01, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: Break Room
  22. mgates01
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    If I gave you my Practice would you Help me?

    What exactly is a "Master of Podiatry" is that one of the Power Rangers?:confused:
    Post by: mgates01, Dec 11, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. mgates01
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    Advice on, hyprocure and early HAV surgery.

    Is there an optimum time to begin orthotic therapy post surgery. I realise it will depend on the kind of surgery carried out but I'm probably...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 25, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi Derek, It's not your age and it was late but you actually did put in question marks - apologies that's me jumping to the defense when it's not...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 23, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi Derek, "so are you telling me you are now training carers to do basic podiatry ?? I can accept ordinary non pathological nails (cuttable)...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  26. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi Derek, you've changed your argument here slightly. Originally you stated that, "I'm saying anyone who is incapable of their own...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  27. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi DTT just so I can be absolutely clear about this, quote "I'm saying anyone who is incapable of their own nailcare for whatever reason...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  28. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi Derek I suppose I'm trying to establish from you where you think the line between socail care and medical (i.e. podiatric) care should be...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  29. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi Derek, lets extend my problems, not only can I not cut my nails but my foot hygiene is poor and the skin around my heels is drying needing me...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Hi DDT I'm not sure I would entirely agree with your statement regarding where to draw the line, "When a patient of ANY age becomes incapable of...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  31. mgates01
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    Should the NHS do routine nail cutting?

    Reading through this thread I wasn't sure if was reading comments on the state of government policy on the NHS, a tyraid against immigration, or...
    Post by: mgates01, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  32. mgates01
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    Anticoagulants in the clinic????

    Hi as a general rule we too use Kaltostat. I have used the absorbable dressing - "surgicel", (almost exclusively at college though less...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  33. mgates01
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    Anticoagulants in the clinic????

    Hi Kareem in conjunction with our Haematology Department we drew up some guidelines for carrying out nail surgery procedures on patients on...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 13, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help and advice for hypermobile patient

    Hi Simon, there is zero response from EDL to resistance. Even when I ask her to passively extend her toes - nothing!! I wouldn't have described...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. mgates01
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    Help and advice for hypermobile patient

    Thank you all for your responses - most seem to confirm what I was planning orthotically. I'm seeing this young girl next week or so I'll try and...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help and advice for hypermobile patient

    Hi I'd greatly appreciate any advice on a recent patient . This young girl (15yrs) was referred to me by a physio for "retracted toes" The...
    Thread by: mgates01, Oct 8, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Burning Feet in 2 Year Old Child

    Hi Louise, I would agree with Sally and the fact that this child is only 2 would make me presume that the bulk of the information / history you...
    Post by: mgates01, Oct 3, 2009 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Burning Feet in 2 Year Old Child

    Hi Louise, the most obvious things that come to mind regarding burning feet are either neurological, infection, or dermatological. i'd be wanting...
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: Pediatrics
  39. mgates01
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    Use of Xylocaine when breast feeding?

    Hi I would agree with Nat, it's about assessing the risk. We had a similar question a few months ago when some staff were worried about...
    Post by: mgates01, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  40. mgates01
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    "I've never done a post tib block other than on a prosthetic foot/ankle at uni but would be comfortable having a go. Just need to convince "the...
    Post by: mgates01, May 16, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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