Does the patient have any metal pins, plates or replacement joints in the foot or ankle?

Does the patient have a pacemaker fitted?

Does the patient have neuropathy or poor peripheral circulation?

Does the patient suffer from poor or limited healing capacity?

Is the patient immunosuppressed (do they have a weakened immune system)?

Is the patient pregnant or breast feeding?

Does the patient have a low pain threshold?

Is the patient under 10 years old?