Ankle instability

Why is my ankle injury not healing?

By Mr Stefan Weitzel
2024-04-26

Ankle injuries are very common and while most are mild sprains and typically take 2-4 weeks to heal, some may take even longer. However, you should always be noticing a gradual improvement in your symptoms as time goes by, and if you aren't, it can indicate something more serious. Mr Stefan Weitzel, one of our top consultant orthopaedic surgeons, explains what you should do if your ankle injury doesn't show signs of healing. See more

How do you fix chronic ankle instability?

By Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester
2024-04-26

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. See more

What is a foot and ankle specialist?

By Mr Rohit Madhav
2024-04-25

From sprains and strains to bunions and breaks, a foot and ankle specialist is a type of orthopaedic surgeon, who, while dealing primarily with one part of the body, will treat a wide variety of physical problems. In this interview, expert and Top Doctor Mr Rohit Madhav explains what it means to be a foot and ankle specialist. See more

Sprained or strained ankle: what’s the difference?

By Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester
2024-04-24

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. See more