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 Onyfix Nail Correction System, Diabetic Footwear Program, Hydrogen-Rich Kangen Water
Onyfix Nail correction system: Painless, individually adaptable, innovative treatment of ingrown nails
The Onyfix nail correction system is a versatile and innovative product that enables completely painless treatment of almost all forms of involuted and ingrown toenails.
Your foot care expert adapts the system individually and fixes it to your nail, which is then brought back into its natural shape as it grows. The whole process is pain-free, during the application process and throughout the entire treatment!
The principle of the Onyfix nail correction system is to bring a nail deformity back into a natural shape through normal growth without any tension or pain, following application of the Onyfix nail correction system to the base of the nail using a hardened composite.
The benefits of Onyfix
Pain-free treatment
Rapid pain alleviation
Corrects the nail through physiological nail growth
Effective without exerting force on the nail
Combinable and individually adaptable system
FDA Approved
Particularly suitable for those with diabetes
Safe for everyone, including children
No restrictions on patient activities (incl. swimming/sauna)
Nail polish can still be used
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
hydrogen-rich water: A pathway to better health
Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has emerged as a novel approach in the field of health and wellness. It is believed to have therapeutic antioxidant properties that can neutralize harmful free radicals in the human body.
Kangen (meaning - return to origin - in Japanese) Water® is a brand of alkaline water produced by Enagic's water ionizers. Ionization is a scientific procedure that alters the structure of water, increasing its pH level. A higher pH level means the water is more alkaline, with the potential to neutralize acid in the bloodstream, leading to numerous health benefits.
The ionization process also creates active hydrogen - an antioxidant that can combat oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is linked to a variety of health issues, including aging and chronic diseases.
reducing oxidative stress - benefits of Kangen Water
Free radicals are compounds that can cause harm if their levels become too high in your body. They’re linked to multiple illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. When free radicals outnumber antioxidants, it can lead to a state called oxidative stress.
One of the most talked-about benefits of Kangen Water® is its antioxidant properties. The active hydrogen produced during ionization can help neutralize free radicals, thus reducing the oxidative stress and slow aging.
Antioxidants in water are a relatively new concept in health circles. Ask your FAI Providers about the benefits of Kangen Water® and how Hydrogen-Rich water can be used in the treatment of wounds and diabetic foot ulcers.
