Mark Chan Podiatrist/Chiropodist

(Apical corn+callus) Corns and callus at the apex of the toes are quite common for people with digital deformities. (hammer, claw, mallet, retracted toes) They cause excessive plantar pressure at the apex. . This patient has very thick and hard callus at the 3rd+4th toe apex, and they were ulcerated before. (took few weeks time to heal) .... Other than debridement and enucleation treatments, self care is very important as well (e.g. continue softening+filing, offloading, footwear...etc.) . Feel free to ask questions if you have problems with your feet . Follow our Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet @markchanpod . -------------------------------------------------------------- #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus

(Varicosities) There are 3 main small vessels varicose disease of the foot and ankle. They include telangiectasias, venulectasias, and reticular ectasias. . . . Signs and symptoms include small flat red vessels, blue vessels that distended on top of the skin. They may be harmless or may cause swelling of the foot and ankle, pain and burning sensation. .... .. You can simply elevate your feet+ use compression socks/stockings to reduce the swelling or ask for treatment to reduce the associated symptoms and improve cosmetic appearance . . Feel free to ask questions if you have any concerns about your foot. @markchanpod . . Follow my Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet. @markchanpod . . ------------------------------------------------------------- #varicoseveins #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus See more

(Neuropathic Ulcer) Diabetic patient with neuropathy. Patient has very dry skin and deep fissures. The ulcer was located at the 1st toe/hallux, medial IP joint. . The healing time was approximately 2 months in between the 1st and 2nd picture.... . Feel free to ask questions if you have problems with your feet . Follow our Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet @markchanpod . -------------------------------------------------------------- . #ulcer #diabetes #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #hammertoes #fungalnails #diabeticfootulcers See more

(Fungal Nail-Onychomycosis) Fungal infection of the nail. It can cause by poor hygiene/infection control, moist environment, trauma,...etc. The most common symptoms included discoloration, lines+ridges and thickening of the nail. ... Feel free to ask questions if you have any concerns about your foot. @markchanpod Follow my Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet. @markchanpod -------------------------------------------------------------- #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus

(Gait) Pes Planus/Flat Feet This patient's feet are pes planus and he had posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. . We (podiatrists) perform gait analysis (observing patients' walking) to help with our diagnosis and determine the severity. .... Feel free to ask questions if you have problems with your feet . Follow our Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet @markchanpod . -------------------------------------------------------------- #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus #flatfeet #pesplanus

(Apical corn+callus) Corns and callus at the apex of the toes are quite common for people with digital deformities. (hammer, claw, mallet, retracted toes) They cause excessive plantar pressure at the apex. . This patient has very thick and hard callus at the 3rd+4th toe apex, and they were ulcerated before. (took few weeks time to heal) .... Other than debridement and enucleation treatments, self care is very important as well (e.g. continue softening+filing, offloading, footwear...etc.) . Feel free to ask questions if you have problems with your feet . Follow our Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet @markchanpod . -------------------------------------------------------------- #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus

(Varicosities) There are 3 main small vessels varicose disease of the foot and ankle. They include telangiectasias, venulectasias, and reticular ectasias. . . . Signs and symptoms include small flat red vessels, blue vessels that distended on top of the skin. They may be harmless or may cause swelling of the foot and ankle, pain and burning sensation. .... .. You can simply elevate your feet+ use compression socks/stockings to reduce the swelling or ask for treatment to reduce the associated symptoms and improve cosmetic appearance . . Feel free to ask questions if you have any concerns about your foot. @markchanpod . . Follow my Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet. @markchanpod . . ------------------------------------------------------------- #varicoseveins #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus See more

(Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcer) The ulcer was located at the 5th plantar MTP joint. Patient is diabetic and has neuropathy. Took more than 6 months to heal. The trick is to keep it clean and dressed+offload it as much as possible... Feel free to ask questions if you have problems with your feet Follow our Facebook page and Instagram for more interesting feet @markchanpod -------------------------------------------------------------- #foot #footcare #foothealth #podiatry #podiatrist #chiropody #chiropodist #footpain #footdisease #toenails #toes #heels #ankles #footeducation #footandankle #gait #footwear #footcaredevice #diabeticfoot #footulcer #ingrowntoenail #fungalnails #athletesfoot #footskin #footskincare #heelpain #heelpainrelief #hammertoes #fungalnails #cornsandcallus