Cryoprobe
In Podiatry, Cryoprobe is used to freeze plantar warts, or verruca’s, to remove infected tissue and treat the warts. Cryoprobe uses liquid nitrogen to create extremely cold temperatures to destroy diseased tissue, such as the tissue found in plantar warts on feet. Once the diseased tissue is destroyed, the skin can heal, and healthy tissue can form in its place. Cryoprobe treatment lasts seconds and feels similar to having an ice cube pressed against your skin. This discomfort is momentary and usually subsides within seconds.
Swift Wart Treatment
To say that warts are a pain in the backside would be an understatement. They are unsightly, uncomfortable and can be very difficult to get rid of. Nobody likes warts! At Orleans Dynamic Foot clinic, we invest in equipment that helps us to achieve the desired outcome as quickly as possible. This is why we purchased a Swift microwave therapy machine. Swift is the revolutionary new alternative to painful cryotherapy, topical acids and cautery / hyfrecation.

What is Swift microwave therapy?
Swift microwave therapy is a new, minimally-invasive treatment for warts (Verrucae). The microwaves generated by the Swift work to elicit an immune response so your own body can recognise and fight the wart.
Microwaves are a form of non-ionising radiation, which means that they can not cause damage to the DNA of living things. Swift uses very low energy levels that are only able to vibrate water molecules within skin cells.
How do I know if Swift microwave therapy will help me?
Initial studies are showing an effectiveness or resolution rate of approximately 80% which includes stubborn warts that have failed other treatments.
Each patient needs to be assessed by a Podiatrist / Chiropodist prior to pursuing this treatment option. At the Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic we will explain the pros and cons of each treatment option and make a recommendation based on your individual circumstances.