Treatment of plantar warts with Cryo IQ, a revolution in podiatric care

Cryotherapy, an innovative technique

Podiatrists are constantly looking for innovative methods to relieve pain, speed up healing, and offer their patients effective treatment. Among emerging techniques, cryotherapy stands out as a promising and versatile solution.

Cryosurgery in podiatry is a technique that uses extreme cold to destroy skin lesions on the foot, such as plantar warts and granulation tissue. Thanks to recent advances in application techniques and the development of cryosurgical devices, such as the CryoIQ device, cryotherapy has become widely used and is one of the preferred methods in podiatry due to its safety, effectiveness, cost, and aesthetic results.

One of the main advantages of cryosurgery in podiatry is that it is minimally invasive, meaning that no incision or sutures are necessary, making it an appropriate treatment option for patients who are not good candidates for invasive procedures due to their health, age, or other factors.

The Cryo IQ brand

CryoIQ is the market leader in innovative cryosurgery equipment for the medical market. Originating from Sweden, this brand is committed to manufacturing products of excellence that effectively treat warts between 1 and 18 mm in diameter, depending on the models.

The entire manufacturing process of Cryo IQ products takes place in-house, in their own factory. This approach allows them to have complete control over the quality and development process of their products.

CryoIQ devices are portable and compact and allow for precise treatment. They deliver a fine spray with extreme precision on the lesion, maintaining a constant freezing temperature of -89°C / -127°F and a freezing power of 725 psi. This cutting-edge technology ensures fast, safe, and cost-effective treatment of skin lesions with CryoIQ.

All nitrous oxide (N2O) gas cartridges have a built-in leak-proof valve and do not require changing the gas cartridge between patients.

Advantages of Cryo IQ products

1. Fast and effective: This technique works very well for treating plantar warts in the office. The procedure is fast and effective and takes only a few minutes to perform.
2. Painless: A painless treatment improves the overall patient experience.
3. Versatile: Cryotherapy can treat various skin conditions such as warts, plantar warts, granulation tissue, nevi, molluscum contagiosum, dermatofibromas, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, and much more.
4. Safe and non-invasive: Unlike some surgical or drug interventions, cryotherapy is a non-invasive method with no major side effects. Indeed, this procedure requires no incision or sutures and can therefore treat patients for whom an invasive procedure is risky.
5. Cost-effective: The use of cryotherapy is known to be cost-effective despite a certain purchase cost: from €282 for a Cryo IQ. These devices are durable over time; the gas cartridges have a built-in leak-proof valve and therefore do not need to be changed between patients.

Would you prefer a step-by-step guide? Find our complete protocol for treating a plantar wart with the CryoIQ, with the necessary equipment and every step detailed.

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Coverage of wart treatments

The 5th amendment signed in 2023 between the National Union of Health Insurance Funds (Uncam), the National Federation of Podiatrists (FNP), and the National Union of Supplementary Health Insurance Organizations (Unocam) allowed the integration of new procedures covered by health insurance. Among these procedures, the treatment and follow-up of plantar warts performed by podiatric chiropractors are now reimbursed.

The use of cryotherapy is recognized in several medical fields and continues to become more popular among podiatrists. Although it requires an investment, the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this method are fully proven. Plantar warts are common but often stubborn, and patients are looking for effective and minimally invasive treatment options.

By offering this solution for treating plantar warts and all other skin conditions, you can expand your patient base.