RECURRENT INGROWN TOENAILS
- Previous surgery failure
- Nail keeps growing back
- Multiple antibiotics
- Previous painful experiences
Expert assessment and treatment for complex ingrown toenails and heel pain
Dr Damien Lafferty is a surgical podiatrist based in Sydney, Australia, with 38 years of clinical experience and a particular interest in recurrent ingrown toenails, failed previous treatment and chronic heel pain.
WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO SEE ME?
Many patients who attend my clinic have already tried treatments elsewhere. Some have been dealing with their condition for months or even years before seeking another opinion.
HEEL PAIN
- Heel pain over 3 months
- Orthotics not helping
- Previous treatment has failed
- Ongoing pain
Learning Centre
Explore the complete Heel Pain and Ingrown Toenails Handbooks, organised by chapter and section.
MEET DR DAMIEN LAFFERTY — PODIATRIC SURGERY
About Dr Damien LaffertyFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each question links to the relevant full Handbook article.
Why does my ingrown toenail keep coming back?
Handbook source: Ingrown Toenails Handbook, Chapter 1, Section 1 (IGTN-C01-S01) — What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
Why isn’t my heel pain healing?
Handbook source: Heel Pain Handbook, Chapter 5, Section 1 (HP-C05-S01) — What Is Calcaneal Bone Marrow Oedema?
What is Baxter’s nerve entrapment?
Handbook source: Heel Pain Handbook, Chapter 4, Section 1 (HP-C04-S01) — What Is Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment?
Do I need surgery?
Handbook source: Ingrown Toenails Handbook, Chapter 1, Section 7 (IGTN-C01-S07) — When Should You See a Surgical Podiatrist?
What is plantar fasciosis?
Handbook source: Heel Pain Handbook, Chapter 3, Section 1 (HP-C03-S01) — What Is Plantar Fasciosis?
Is ingrown toenail surgery painful?
Handbook source: Ingrown Toenails Handbook, Chapter 3, Section 2 (IGTN-C03-S02) — Does Ingrown Toenail Surgery Hurt?
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Educational videos from Dr Damien Lafferty.
Introduction
Meet Dr Damien Lafferty and learn about his clinical focus and approach to patient education.
Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Healing
Why persistent heel pain may need a more precise diagnosis and treatment plan.
12 Months After Ingrown Toenail Surgery
What a stable, pain-free result can look like 12 months after treatment.
OTHER CONDITIONS TREATED
Dr Lafferty also assesses and treats a range of other foot and ankle conditions.
Bunions
Fungal nails
Big toe arthritis
Flat feet
Warts
Professional registration and clinic affiliation
Registration: Podiatrist — General and Specialist registration; specialty Podiatric Surgery (AHPRA registration POD0001120827).
HEALTHiClinic — Greenwich clinic affiliationBook an appointment or contact the clinic
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