Foot & ankle
Understand your condition
Short, structured information to understand symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. The goal is to prepare for a medical discussion, not to diagnose remotely.
From symptoms to a tailored strategy.
Ankle arthritis
Ankle arthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in the ankle joint. It is often post-traumatic and may cause pain, stiffness, swelling and difficulty walking.
Learn more →Chronic ankle instability
After one or more sprains, the ankle ligaments may no longer provide adequate stability. Patients may experience repeated sprains, giving way or reduced confidence, particularly in sport.
Learn more →Syndesmosis injuries
The syndesmosis links the tibia and fibula above the ankle. It can be injured by rotational trauma and requires careful assessment of stability.
Learn more →Osteochondral lesion of the talus
An osteochondral lesion affects cartilage and the bone just beneath it, most often in the talus. It may follow a sprain or trauma and cause persistent ankle pain.
Learn more →Hallux valgus (bunion)
Hallux valgus is a progressive deformity of the big toe, often called a bunion. Symptoms depend less on the X-ray appearance than on pain, footwear problems and functional impact.
Learn more →Achilles tendon: tendinopathy and rupture
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Common problems include chronic tendinopathy and acute or chronic rupture, which require different treatment approaches.
Learn more →Peroneal tendon disorders
The peroneal tendons run behind the outer ankle bone and help stabilise the foot and ankle. They can develop tendinopathy, split tears, ruptures or instability.
Learn more →Adult acquired flatfoot and complex deformity
An adult foot that progressively collapses can become painful when alignment, ligaments or tendons no longer support the arch properly. Complex deformity requires assessment of the whole lower limb, not only the foot.
Learn more →Ankle fractures
An ankle fracture may involve one or more malleoli and can be associated with ligament or syndesmosis injury. The priority is to determine whether the joint remains stable and properly aligned.
Learn more →Helping you move forward, step by step.
Foot or ankle pain first deserves an accurate diagnosis. Depending on your situation, a consultation can clarify the options, including when surgery is not necessary.