Podiatry

Community Service

Providing assessment and treatment for predominantly high and medium medical risk patients. This includes a wide range of conditions including wounds and nail pathology; Corn and callus debridement. Provision of diabetic and vascular screening and non cast insoles for footwear.

The High Risk Foot

Assessment of the diabetic foot including vascular and neurological screening.

Tissue viability and wound management, working in conjunction with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, including diabetic, vascular and orthopaedic departments.

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Biomechanical and gait assessment for musculoskeletal pathology and deformity.
Provision of functional and total contact foot orthoses.
Working as part of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team along with orthopaedic, orthotic, physiotherapy departments.

Podopaediatrics

Musculoskeletal assessment/gait analysis for the treatment of:

• Developmental abnormalities e.g. Genu Valgum/Flat Feet
• Gait conditions e.g. Intoe Gait
• Overuse Injuries e.g. Shin Splints
• Paediatric leg and foot pain e.g. Osgood Schlatter's Disease
• Advice for common Foot Disorders including minor skin lesions such as verrucae and fungal infections
• Hammer Toes, Hallux Adbucto Valgus (Bunion's), Curly Toes

The above includes diagnosis prescription, manufacture and provision of relevant orthotic devices, which improves foot and lower extremity function.

Podiatry at Home

We provide a patient centred service incorporating a tailored treatment plan, education and empowerment supporting the wellbeing and quality of life of patients whe frequently exhibit complex medical and social needs and are likely to be vulnerable, frail and at risk. We work closely with other services including:

• Elderly Care Assessment Team (ECAS)
• Cardiff East Locality Team (CELT)

Which promote independence and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital. We also work with Age Concern and the local health board as part of falls prevention programme.

The Foot in Rheumatology

Specialist podiatrists work in the Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Treatment Team, providing education and treatment for complex musculoskeletal pathology as a consequence of systemic disease.

Nail Surgery

A specialist service providing the permanent removal of toenails affected by a range of pathologies. This treatment involves nail removal and chemical nail bed ablation under local anaesthetic.

Mental Health

We provide a range of foot health services and education programmes at sites across Cardiff and the Vale.

The Podiatry Department within Cardiff and the Vale, also have Podiatrists engaged in Research and Development.

Podiatry Services are offered at various local clinics across Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan, including University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC), in the Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies. Our main operational bases are:

Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Tel: 029 20335515
This site provides general clinics
and Podiatry administration

St David's Hospital
Tel: 029 20536687
This site provides general clinics, nail surgery,
and management services

Denbeigh House, University Hospital of Wales
Tel: 029 20742048
This site provides diabetic wound care,
administration and education

Park View Health Centre
Tel: 029 20335134
This site provides musculoskeletal services,
general clinics, and
orthotic manufacture

Barry Hosptial
Tel: 029 20335134
This site provides general clinics and the
Orthopaedic Multidisciplinary Treatment Team

The main children's services are provided from:

St David's Hospital Children's Centre
Llandough Hospital Children's Centre
The Biomechanics and Gait Centre, Park View Ely