Medical articles of Foot

18/05/2022
Mr Samer Morgan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Foot and ankle arthritis: a to-the-bone understanding
There are various types of arthritis which can affect the foot and ankle. Esteemed foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, who practises in Manchester, Liverpool, and Warrington, Mr Samer Morgan explains what athritis exactly is, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.
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23/12/2021
Mr Nigel Kiely
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Flat feet in children: Is correction always necessary?
The condition of flat feet in children is very common but some may need special support if they experience pain or discomfort. In this article, highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nigel Kiely, who specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, explains when flat feet in children needs treatment and what options are available.
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05/11/2020
Mr Edward Dawe
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The consequences of leaving plantar fasciitis untreated
Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive strain injury that causes pain and discomfort on the bottom of your foot, around the heel and arch. While simple at-home treatments can usually resolve it, if it's left untreated it can become a chronic condition and lead to other foot problems. One of our top foot and ankle surgeons, Mr Edward Dawe explains more.
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01/04/2020
Mr Adam Ajis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cavus foot: how to treat high-arched feet
Some people tend to have higher than usual arches in their feet. You can test to see if you have this by looking at your footprint, and if you only see the ball of your foot, the heel and your toes then it's likely you do too. Very high-arched feet though is a condition known as cavus foot which can be very painful and lead to further medical problems. Mr Adam Ajis explains more.
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08/01/2020
Mr Adam Ajis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bunion surgery: what to expect afterwards
Are you considering bunion surgery to remove the bone that sticks out on the side of your big toe? We've asked one of our top orthopaedic surgeons Mr Adam Ajis what you can expert if you were to have it surgically removed.
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04/12/2019
Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sprained or strained ankle: what’s the difference?
A sprain and a strain both refer to damage to tissues and share very similar symptoms, but they are different conditions. Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester, consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in St Helens and Warrington, is here to clear up the confusion.
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27/11/2019
Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What to do if you have foot pain
We've all experienced pain in our foot before, whether that's on our heel, ankle, toe or ball of the foot. Thankfully, there are things you can do at home to alleviate the pain. Read more from one of our top orthopaedic surgeons Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester for advice on foot pain relief.
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21/10/2019
Mr Dean Michael
Orthopaedic Surgeon
How to relieve toe pain
Inproper footwear is one of the most common contributors to toe pain, causing injuries and abnormalities to some of the structures in our toes. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and how to treat toe pain at home from Dr Dean Michael.
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16/10/2019
Mr Billy Jowett
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Flat feet: an expert’s guide
Feet can come in all shapes and sizes. While some people have high insteps, others' feet are totally flat, which can sometimes be cause problems. Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Billy Jowett explains why they develop and what treatment is available.
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02/05/2019
Mr Matthew Solan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Painful big toe arthritis - what can be done to help?
What should you do if you have pain in your big toe that isn’t going away? Could it be a sign of arthritis? If so, what can be done to help? We spoke with leading orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in foot and ankle problems, Mr Matthew Solan...
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