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

Cryotherapy, an innovative technique

Podiatrists are constantly seeking innovative methods to relieve pain, accelerate healing, and provide their patients with effective treatment. Among the 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 a preferred method 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 no incisions or stitches are required, making it a suitable 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 in Sweden, this brand is committed to manufacturing high-quality products that effectively treat warts ranging from 1 to 18 mm in diameter, depending on the model.

The entire manufacturing process for Cryo IQ products is done 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, allowing for precise treatment. They deliver a fine spray with extreme precision to the lesion, maintaining a constant freezing temperature of -89°C / -127°F and a freezing power of 725 psi. This cutting-edge technology ensures that CryoIQ skin lesion treatment is fast, safe, and cost-effective.

All nitrous oxide (N2O) gas cartridges have a built-in leak-free valve and no need to change gas cartridges between patients.

Benefits 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 only takes a few minutes to complete.
2. Painless: Painless treatment improves the overall patient experience.
3. Versatility: 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-based procedures, cryotherapy is a non-invasive method with no major side effects. Indeed, this procedure requires no incisions or stitches, making it suitable for treating patients for whom invasive procedures are risky.
5. Cost-effective: Cryotherapy is known to be cost-effective, although it does come with a certain initial cost: starting at €282 for a Cryo IQ. These devices are durable; the gas cartridges have a built-in, leak-free valve, so there's no need to change them between patients.

Our Cryo IQ pack with 4 cartridges

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Management of wart treatments

Amendment 5, 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 for the inclusion of new procedures covered by health insurance. Among these procedures, the treatment and monitoring of plantar warts performed by chiropodists-podiatrists are now reimbursed.

Cryotherapy is widely used in several medical fields and continues to gain popularity 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 seeking effective and minimally invasive treatment options.

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