Clear, surgeon-reviewed information on common foot and ankle problems, the treatment options, and what to expect if you need an operation.
A bony deformity at the base of the big toe where the big toe deviates outwards and a…
View →ForefootArthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe (the first metatarsophalangeal joint).…
View →ForefootA painful condition caused by thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves between…
View →A common cause of heel pain caused by inflammation and degeneration of the plantar…
View →HindfootA condition in which the arch of the foot is lower than normal, with the sole of the…
View →An injury to the ligaments of the ankle, most commonly the lateral (outer) ligaments.…
View →InjuryA complete or partial tear of the Achilles tendon, usually occurring suddenly during…
View →InjuryA break in one of the ankle bones (most often the lateral malleolus - the bony bump on…
View →InjuryAn ankle fracture in which the joint alignment is disrupted - either by displaced bones,…
View →InjuryAn injury to the midfoot involving disruption of the tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) joint…
View →InjuryA break in one of the five long bones in the middle of the foot. Most metatarsal…
View →Bunion surgery realigns the bones of the big toe to correct the deformity and relieve…
View →ForefootSurgery for hallux rigidus depends on the severity of the arthritis. Cheilectomy…
View →ForefootSurgical excision of a Morton's neuroma is highly effective for symptoms that have not…
View →ForefootA persistent or recurrent ingrown toenail is treated by removing the affected edge of…
View →ForefootHammer toe correction straightens a permanently bent lesser toe. Depending on the…
View →ForefootFor selected patients with hallux rigidus who want to preserve big toe motion rather…
View →Plantar fascia release is a last-resort operation, considered only after at least 12…
View →HindfootFlat foot reconstruction is a complex operation for adult-acquired flat foot deformity…
View →HindfootThe subtalar joint sits just below the ankle joint and is responsible for side-to-side…
View →Achilles surgery is reserved for severe, chronic tendinopathy that has not responded to…
View →Achilles tendonA complete tear of the Achilles tendon usually occurs suddenly during sport, a sensation…
View →Lateral ligament reconstruction is considered for chronic ankle instability that has not…
View →AnkleAnkle fusion and total ankle replacement are both highly effective for severe ankle…
View →AnkleAnkle arthroscopy is keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat a range of problems…
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