Podiatric Surgery is a field of podiatry that specializes in the complex management of the foot and ankle.
A Podiatric Surgeon will treat a range of conditions which include:
Podiatric surgeons complete extensive medical and surgical training and are registered as specialists under AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
A GP referral is welcome however it not essential for an appointment.
Dr. Kim and the team at Brisbane & Gold Coast Foot Surgery are dedicated to working with you to accomplish the best possible outcomes for your foot health, mobility and quality of life.
Our procedure room in Southport is where Dr. Kim can perform minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic.
All procedures are undertaken with hospital standard attention to equipment, sterilisation practices and protocols.
Patient can appreciate the convenience of treatment at a time that suits them, to avoid unnecessary hospital admission for minor procedures.
Minor surgical procedures performed are:
Bunions will not just go away on their own, but this does not mean that your lifestyle has to be affected.
There is a treatment that is minimally invasive and affordable so you no longer have to feel like your entire life is being controlled by flat feet.
Usually simple wear and tear on a particular tendon or joint is the cause of a ganglion.
Hallux Rigidus may develop due to big toe joint overuse – for instance, workers who have to squat and stoop or athletes who put too much pressure on their joints.
Very common in adults who will experience pain or irritation when wearing shoes, corns or calluses on the toe, a burning sensation and in more severe cases ulcerations.
If you are experiencing pain that is worse first thing in the morning or after you have been standing for long periods of time then you may have Plantar Fasciitis. Get back your lifestyle today.
It can feel like a small knob and when pressed produces a shooting pain, numbness and tingling between the toes and in the ball of the foot. There is a treatment that will allow you to stay active all day, enjoy sports and dancing again.
Are you experiencing pain when walking? Does it feel like you have a rock in your shoe when you walk? You may have a corn or callus.
Minimally invasive (keyhole) foot surgery, does not involve a long incision, it results in less trauma to the muscles and soft tissue surrounding the foot. In most cases, this results in less pain after foot surgery and a faster recovery.
Don’t wait for that ingrown toenail to become infected and painful. There is a cure!
Physical stress causes multiple tiny fractures which then impairs blood flow to the metatarsal head.
Most plantar warts usually go away without treatment. If you are concerned, book a consultation with Dr. Kim.
Foot drop can be caused by a number of different conditions including stroke, cerebral palsy and nerve damage. A foot drop brace will often help the affected patient avoid surgery Foot drop is a condition in which the dropping of the forefoot occurs due to weakness or damage to the muscles and tendons at the front of
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Podiatric foot and ankle surgeon Dr Kim brings significant advance for minimally invasive (keyhole) foot and ankle surgery to Brisbane and Gold Coast. Minimally Invasive surgery has gained popularity in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Special surgical instruments/devices with advanced imaging techniques are used to visualise and perform various foot and ankle surgery through
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