Foot & ANkle INstitute of Hawaii
About FAI of
Hawaii
At Foot & Ankle Institute of Hawaii, we are devoted to providing each patient with the utmost courtesy and compassion, while affording leading-edge care. Our physicians spend a lot of their time listening in order to understand your concerns and offer the best treatment options for you. We encourage questions because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well-being. Taking care of your feet now will enable you to keep active and retain your quality of life well into the future.
SOME CONDITIONS TREATED
Achilles tendinitis, Ankle disorders, Ankle fracture, Ankle sprains, Athlete's foot, Arthritic conditions, Athletic injuries, Bunion, Bunionette, Calluses, Charcot disease, Diabetic Charcot foot, Diabetic foot care and limb salvage, Flatfoot, Foot and ankle disorders, Foot and ankle injuries, Foot deformities, Foot injuries, Foot sprain, Fractures, Fungal nail infection, Infections, Hammer toe, Heel pain, Heel spur, Ingrown toenail, Nail disorders, Nerve pain, Neurological injuries, Neuromas, Peripheral neuropathy, Plantar fasciitis, Skin disorders, Soft tissue tumors, Stress fractures, Tendon injuries, Tendinitis, Trauma, Ulcers, Venous insufficiency, Warts
Procedures Performed
Bunion surgery, Custom orthotics, Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, Epidermal nerve fiber density testing, Flatfoot correction, Fracture repair / ORIF, Hammer toe correction, Ingrown toenail surgery, Limb salvage surgery, Skin/Nerve biopsy, Nerve blocks, Neuroma surgery, Permanent nail removal, Posterior heel spur surgery, PRP injection therapy, Skin grafting, bio-engineered skin, Ultrasound and digital X-ray diagnostics, Ultrasound-guided injection therapy, Vascular evaluations of lower extremities, Wart treatment, wound and ulcer care of the leg and foot, NOW OFFERING Nail-Lift Correction System, Diabetic Footwear Program
Nail Lift correction system: Painless, individually adaptable, innovative treatment of ingrown nails
The Nail Lift procedure is a non-surgical, mechanical orthotic system designed to treat painful, curved or ingrowing toenails without surgery.
How It Works
Mechanical Lifting: A specialized spring-wire brace system that is attached to the edges of the nail unit.
Leverage & Memory: Using the principle of leverage or metal memory, the device gently lifts the inward-curving edges of the nail away from the skin, providing immediate pressure relief.
Gradual Realignment: Over 1 to 8 weeks (or via step-by-step adjustments), the nail plate is slowly reshaped into a flatter, natural curvature to prevent future ingrown episodes.
The benefits of Nail Lift
Pain-free treatment
Rapid pain alleviation
Corrects the nail through bracing and guiding nail growth
Effective without exerting force on the nail
FDA Approved
Particularly suitable for those with diabetes
Safe for everyone, including children
No restrictions on patient activities (incl. swimming/sauna
Diabetic Shoe Program: A medicare coverage program for diabetics to acquire therapeutic shoes and inserts
Diabetes can cause extensive nerve damage, known as neuropathy, making it difficult for diabetics to feel pain or to notice injuries to their feet. This lack of sensation, increases the risks of unnoticed wounds, ulcers and infections.
For those with diabetes, wearing the wrong kind of shoes can lead to severe complications, including amputation. The Diabetic Shoe Program is a Medicare coverage program that allows diabetic patients to acquire diabetic shoes and orthotics.
Managing diabetes goes beyond diet and lifestyle. It also means taking care of your foot health and wearing supportive shoes to help prevent any foot complications that may arise.
The benefits of diabetic shoes
Diabetic shoes are often wider and deeper than traditional footwear, providing ample room for the feet
Therapeutic shoes are specifically fitted to the patient to accommodate changes in the foot like corns, calluses
Diabetic shoes have seamless interiors to prevent rubbing
Rigid shank and rocker bottom help maintain a normal gait
Orthotics are fitted into the shoe to reduce foot pressures
The shoe is light, which helps your feet move and breathe freely
Available in dress and athletic styles
Contact our FAI Providers to learn more
