Foot & Ankle Conditions

Our professional team of consultants and surgeons are foot and ankle specialists. This page outlines some of the more common foot and ankle conditions.

The foot and ankle joint relies upon a complex interaction of several bones linked together alongside strong tendons that act to stabilise the joints and allow smooth pain free movement. Like all other weight bearing joints the foot and ankle are exposed to significant forces during everyday activities such as simple walking meaning foot and ankle conditions are very common complaints.

Common Conditions

In the following section we detail the common conditions affecting this part of the body and the potential treatments available.

Achilles Tendonitis

Technical Name: Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendonitis AKA Name: Achilles Tendon Pain Short Summary: The achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle that connects the calf muscle and…

Ankle Arthritis

Technical Name: Ankle Osteoarthritis AKA Name: Ankle Pain Short Summary: The ankle joint is made up of the end of the tibia (shin bone) and the talus (ankle bone) in the foot. It is shaped so…

Ankle sprain/ligament sprain

Technical Name: Ankle instability AKA Name: Ankle sprain Short Summary: The ankle joint comprises the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and the ankle itself (talus). The joint movement is…

Big Toe Arthritis – Hallux Valgus

AKA Name: Bunion Short Summary: Hallux valgus or bunion is a condition affecting the big toe joint of the foot (1st metatarsal phalangeal joint). A bunion refers to the bump that develops where the…

Flat feet

Technical Name: Plano-valgus foot AKA Name: Flat feet Short Summary: The normal shape of the foot has a space (arch) on the inside aspect of the foot, this is referred to as the medial arch. …

Ganglion

Technical Name: Ganglion AKA Name: Fluid filled lump Short Summary: Ganglion is a medical term for a harmless lump that is filled with jelly like fluid and originates from a joint capsule or a tendon…

Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

Technical Name Plantar Fasciitis AKA Name Heel/Foot pain Short Summary Plantar fasciitis is a common condition affecting individuals in their middle ages. It presents as pain under the heel bone…

Lesser toe problems

Technical Name: Lesser toe deformities AKA Name: Hammer toe, claw toe and mallet toe Short Summary: Lesser toe (all toes except big toe) deformities are relatively common and can cause significant…

Mid-foot arthritis

Technical Name: Mid-foot arthritis AKA Name: Arthritis Short Summary: The midfoot represents the area of the foot between the ankle joint and the metatarsals (toes) and is made up of a series of…

Neuroma – Mortons Neuroma

Technical Name Mortons Neuroma AKA Name Neuroma (abnormal growth on the nerve) Short Summary Neuroma is a medical term for an abnormal swelling on a nerve. A Morton’s neuroma specifically affects a…