Medical articles from Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester

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21/09/2021

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Ankle sprain: treatment and complications

Despite the prevalence of ankle sprains, many of us don't know much about how to treat them, particularly more complex sprains. Leading orthopaedic surgeon and ankle expert Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester shares his expertise on this topic.

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18/05/2021

Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Achilles Rupture - Causes, symptoms and treatment

Achille’s ruptures are extremely painful and debilitating. Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester gives us the low down on the causes, warning signs and treatment.

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14/10/2020

Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester

Orthopaedic Surgeon

How do you fix chronic ankle instability?

The ankle is the most traumatised part of the body and accounts for 10–30% of all sports-related injuries. Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester, a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in St Helens and Warrington, explains what recurrent ankle instability is, how it can be diagnosed and how it can be treated.

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09/10/2020

Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Who needs foot surgery for bunions?

Is the bony lump on the side of your foot making it very uncomfortable for you to wear your shoes? You might want to consider bunion surgery! We spoke to leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester all about the options for bunion removal surgery.

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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.