Home > courses > nail correction bracing Nail Correction / Bracing Sat 27th Sep 10:00 - 16:00 Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Tamworth, B78 3NG Members: £199, NON-Members: £249 Maximum 12 delegates This course will investigate nail pathologies frequently seen by podiatrists and foot health practitioners. We will discuss how we can use safe, simple and inexpensive treatment options that avoid surgery, require no anesthetic, have no recovery period, offer quick relief from pain, and can be repeated successfully without trauma. Ingrown toenails are a common and often painful condition that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Nail braces offer a conservative, safe, and effective treatment option suitable for various patient groups, including children, those with needle phobia, patients with diabetes or poor wound healing, and individuals with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). They are also ideal for patients who have undergone successful treatment for fungal nail infections, as these nails often grow flatter and wider, necessitating careful management. About the Course Nail braces are evidence-based, affordable for patients, and profitable for practitioners. They provide a non-invasive alternative to more drastic interventions, reducing the risk of complications and promoting better patient outcomes. During your training, you’ll be introduced to a variety of bracing systems available in the field. These include composite solutions, wired adhesive solutions, and simple adhesive braces. The practical sessions will give you hands-on experience with these different systems, allowing you to gain confidence in their application and use. By becoming proficient with a range of braces, you ensure that you can tailor your treatment plans to the specific needs of each patient, rather than being restricted to a single method. This adaptability is crucial in providing the best care possible and achieving optimal outcomes for your patients. Course Schedule 10.00 Welcome and refreshments 10.15 – 12.00 Nail pathologies and treatments options for ingrown toenails. Nail braces – types, patient selection, research and evidence. 12.00 – 12.45 Lunch 12.45 – 13.15 Tutor demonstration 13.15 – 15.30 Student practical’s 15.30 – 16.00 Q&A, Certification and close Tutor GAYNORE WOOLDRIDGE: Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare. Venue This course will be held at Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Wiggins Centre, Tamworth. There is on-site chargeable parking available and limited free parking along the road leading to the hospital. The procedure is covered by the Institutes band 4 insurance for appropriately trained members and fellows with LA certification. Refreshments and lunch are provided. Gallery