Foot & Ankle Treatments

Dorsal cheilectomy Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by arthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, also known as hallux rigidus.  This joint is the “knuckle” joint of…

Hallux rigidus surgery, 1st metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, 1st MTPJ arthrodesis Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by arthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, also…

Tendo Achilles debridement, Tendo Achilles debridement & FHL transfer Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a degenerate Achilles tendon. The aim of the operation is to…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a cavovarus (high arch) foot deformity.  The inner arch of the foot can develop into a high arch causing patients to walk on the outside of…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a planovalgus (flat) foot deformity.  The inner arch of the foot can collapse due to failure of the supporting soft tissue structures,…

Summary This operation is performed for a variety of conditions affecting the ankle joint itself.  Most commonly, ankle arthroscopy is performed after an injury to the ankle has occurred causing…

Ankle arthrodesis Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by arthritis of the ankle.  Increasing pain and stiffness occurs as the joint surfaces get damaged.  With worsening…

Ankle Ligament reconstruction, Modified Broström-Gould Repair Summary This operation is performed for ankle instability and pain caused by previous injuries to the ankle ligaments on the outer…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a ganglion, a benign, harmless swelling occurring from a joint or tendon.  The ganglion occurs when synovial fluid from the affected joint…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a bony growth at the back of the heel.  The growth results as a consequence of irritation around the insertion point of the Achilles tendon…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a Morton’s neuroma, a thickening of one of the nerves sitting between the toes.  This can cause pain and tingling to the sole of the foot…

Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by a tarsal coalition, an abnormal failure of separation of 2 bones in the foot.  The coalition can cause a painful, stiff foot and can be a…

Shockwave therapy Summary Extracoroporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an effective, non-surgical method of treating tendon and ligaments problems in the foot and ankle.  It is particularly good at…

Bunion surgery, 1st metatarsal osteotomy (Scarf and Akin), Minimally Invasive Chevron and Akin procedure (MICA) Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by bunions affecting the big…

Subtalar fusion, Calcaneocuboid fusion, Talonavicular fusion, Triple arthrodesis Summary This operation is performed for arthritis affecting one or more of the joints around the heel or hindfoot. …

Wedge resection of nail and phenolisation Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by an ingrown toenail.  This usually affects the big toe when the nail curls in and pierces the…

Mallet toe surgery, Claw toe surgery Summary This operation is performed for symptoms affecting the lesser toes of the foot.  There are a number of deformities that can occur to the lesser toes such…

Total ankle arthroplasty Summary This operation is performed for symptoms caused by arthritis of the ankle.  Increasing pain and stiffness occurs as the joint surfaces get damaged.  With worsening…