Foot Surgery
Mr De Brennan Podiatrist is trained to provide minor surgical procedures with the use of Local Anaesthetic (LA). These include the removal of Ingrown Toenails (Partial or Total Toenail Avulsions) or Plantar Wart Curettages which are performed in the clinical setting.
However, some foot and lower limb conditions may not respond to, or be suitable for, conservative treatment / management options so Mr De Brennan will refer you for possible surgical assessment and management.
Some of the commonly performed procedures that are referred for include:
Mr De Brennan can refer you directly to a Podiatric Surgeon (FACPS), or an Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon (FRACS) via your General Practitioner.
What is a Podiatric Surgeon?
Podiatric surgery is a specialised area of podiatric practice. Podiatric surgeons in Australia are podiatrists who have undergone postgraduate training in podiatric medicine and surgery and successfully completed the requirements for Admission to the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS). Most podiatric surgeons have undertaken at least 10 years of training before they have qualified for membership as a Fellow with the ACPS (FACPS).
However, some foot and lower limb conditions may not respond to, or be suitable for, conservative treatment / management options so Mr De Brennan will refer you for possible surgical assessment and management.
Some of the commonly performed procedures that are referred for include:
- Correction of hammertoes and other digital deformities
- Hallux valgus (Bunions) / varus / limitus / rigidus correction
- Heel spur resection
- Plantar fasciectomy / fasciotomy
- Morton's neuroma / nerve entrapment excision
- Cyst, ganglion and tumour excision
- Removal of foreign bodies
- Exostectomy
- Ligament repair
- Tendon lengthening, repair and transfer
- Insertion and removal of internal fixation
- Ingrown toenail correction
Mr De Brennan can refer you directly to a Podiatric Surgeon (FACPS), or an Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon (FRACS) via your General Practitioner.
What is a Podiatric Surgeon?
Podiatric surgery is a specialised area of podiatric practice. Podiatric surgeons in Australia are podiatrists who have undergone postgraduate training in podiatric medicine and surgery and successfully completed the requirements for Admission to the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS). Most podiatric surgeons have undertaken at least 10 years of training before they have qualified for membership as a Fellow with the ACPS (FACPS).
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Referral to podiatric surgeons is usually from podiatrists, or general or specialist medical practitioners. In keeping with the team approach to managed care, referring practitioners are kept informed of patient progress and are involved in total case management as appropriate.
Local and regional anaesthetics are given by podiatrists when required; accredited medical practitioners give other forms of anaesthetic. Peri-operative drugs are utilised as appropriate to the surgical procedure by the podiatric surgeon and as permitted by State regulation.
In Australia , podiatric surgery is most often performed in operating suites in private hospital settings, with full access to medical facilities including specialist medical services. Podiatric surgery is also performed in other locations including day surgery centres, private consulting rooms and public hospitals.
Procedures performed by podiatric surgeons include a wide range of soft tissue and osseous procedures, the full scope of which is determined by the relevant State or Territory legislation.
As a past Registrar of the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Mr De Brennan has a reasonable understanding of podiatric surgery and is able to organise a referral to a podiatric surgeon for you.
What is an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle surgeons are Medical Doctors (MBBS) and Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedics, who specialise in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system of the foot and ankle. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles tendons, nerves, and skin. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons use medical, physical, and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery to treat patients of all ages. They perform reconstructive procedures, treat sports injuries, and manage and treat trauma of the foot and ankle.
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons work with physicians of many other specialties, including internal medicine, paediatrics, vascular surgery, endocrinology, radiology, anaesthesiology, and others. They also work closely with other Health Professionals such as Podiatrists and Physiotherapists in conservative, and pre and post surgical management.
Medical school curriculum and post-graduate training provides the solid clinical background necessary to recognise medical problems, admit patients to a hospital when necessary, and contribute significantly to the co-ordination of care appropriate for each patient.
Local and regional anaesthetics are given by podiatrists when required; accredited medical practitioners give other forms of anaesthetic. Peri-operative drugs are utilised as appropriate to the surgical procedure by the podiatric surgeon and as permitted by State regulation.
In Australia , podiatric surgery is most often performed in operating suites in private hospital settings, with full access to medical facilities including specialist medical services. Podiatric surgery is also performed in other locations including day surgery centres, private consulting rooms and public hospitals.
Procedures performed by podiatric surgeons include a wide range of soft tissue and osseous procedures, the full scope of which is determined by the relevant State or Territory legislation.
As a past Registrar of the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Mr De Brennan has a reasonable understanding of podiatric surgery and is able to organise a referral to a podiatric surgeon for you.
What is an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle surgeons are Medical Doctors (MBBS) and Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedics, who specialise in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system of the foot and ankle. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles tendons, nerves, and skin. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons use medical, physical, and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery to treat patients of all ages. They perform reconstructive procedures, treat sports injuries, and manage and treat trauma of the foot and ankle.
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons work with physicians of many other specialties, including internal medicine, paediatrics, vascular surgery, endocrinology, radiology, anaesthesiology, and others. They also work closely with other Health Professionals such as Podiatrists and Physiotherapists in conservative, and pre and post surgical management.
Medical school curriculum and post-graduate training provides the solid clinical background necessary to recognise medical problems, admit patients to a hospital when necessary, and contribute significantly to the co-ordination of care appropriate for each patient.