common
Treatments
This section offers a comprehensive overview of the treatments we most commonly perform for a variety of foot and ankle problems. Click on each link to download a complimentary treatment sheet which includes information for patients about to undergo surgery.
Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture
Rupture or tearing of the Achilles tendon is a common condition and typically occurs in an individual who undertakes sporting activity to which they are unaccustomed.
First Metatarsalphalangeal Joint Fusion
This operation is intended to glue (fuse) the big toe joint together and is usually performed as a day case operation. It is also called an arthrodesis of the big toe joint (metatarsophalangeal joint).
Insertion of the Achilles Tendon Surgery
The Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (the calcaneus) over a very broad area.
Lesser Toe Surgery PIPJ or DIPJ
Surgery to the lesser toes is usually carried out due to painful deformities that have not been successfully treated with other methods such as toe moulds, toe socks or shoe modification.
Midfoot Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
This operation is intended to glue (fuse) one or more of the small joints in the midfoot together and may be performed in some cases as a day case procedure.
Morton's Neuroma
A Morton's neuroma may cause pain and numbness in the toes and forefoot and most commonly occurs between the 3rd/4th toes (80%) or the 2nd/3rd toes (20%). It is due to compression of the nerve between the 'knuckles' of the foot. Gradually, the nerve becomes thickened producing a nodule or 'neuroma'. Commonly the patient will have undergone a steroid injection and possibly been provided with custom insoles before being considered for surgery.