Artículos & Noticias
Millions of people worldwide are affected by two very common foot problems such as bunions and claw toes. Bunions, or hallux valgus, typically affects people over thirty, with a 5:1 greater incidence in women over men. It consists of a bony protrusion over the medial head of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, located at the […]
At the San Román Podiatric Medicine Clinic we care about the health of your feet; therefore, we will explain to you the benefits of minimally invasive surgery in treating bunions or hammer toes. We have 40 years of experience performing minimally invasive surgeries and specialisation in the treatment of foot deformities, especially bunions and claw […]
Percutaneous Foot Surgery If you have bunions, claw toes, hammer toes, or other foot deformities but are fearful of traditional surgery because of its potential risks and complex post-operative care, this information about percutaneous foot surgery at Clínica San Román may be helpful. In simple terms, percutaneous foot surgery is a technique that allows correction […]
Besides hallux valgus, hallux rigidus is another common painful condition affecting the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Hallux rigidus differs from hallux valgus in that the there is no medial deviation of the toe. Instead, it is characterised by restricted motion and periarticular bone formation which protrudes dorsally. Why is hallux rigidus painful? The […]
Jone’s fracture or fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the foot is one of the most frequent sports injuries, especially in football. It is important to highlight the importance of sports footwear suitable for a certain type of exercise, due to the distribution of the body load on our feet and as a prevention of […]
Many times, patients with discomfort in their feet that they attribute to safety shoes attend podiatry consultations. However, it is essential to wear safety boots when the activity requires it. The term was first used in the United States in 1904 to protect feet from high temperatures in foundries. Subsequently, safety boots became more important […]
At the San Román Clinic we carefully assess any alterations to the nails and the foot as a whole. Skin infections that mainly affect the feet are: Skin infections Paronychia: an infection that surrounds the nail and causes inflammation (pain, swelling and redness of the skin and even pus) and destruction of the cuticle. It […]
The most frequent consultations at the podiatrist have to do with deformities in the toes, also called digital deformities. The foot specialist will evaluate the type of deformity and its severity in order to apply the appropriate treatment to each case. When conservative treatment is insufficient, minimally invasive surgical treatment is warranted. It is […]
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), also known as percutaneous foot surgery, is a set of surgical techniques to operate through incisions of a few millimeters and make the necessary corrections through the use of precise and modern instrumentation. There is no use of lasers for this type of intervention, the laser can be used in dermatology […]