The Foot
Many people suffer with foot pain and ankle pain. Often, foot problems can be resolved with good advice regarding footwear and foot care. Some foot problems may improve with special insoles or devices, and some will benefit from surgery. Ankle pain may settle down with physiotherapy and splints but may require specialist investigations and in some cases arthroscopic (key hole) surgery. Diabetic feet require specialist attention combining a package of wound care, education and appropriate footwear. Common foot and ankle problems may present the following symptoms:
- Foot pain
- Ankle pain
- Heel Pain
- Pain in the balls of the feet
- Pain and difficulty in walking
- Discomfort in footwear
- Toe Pain
- Corns, calluses
- Ulcerations and infections
The causes include:
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Flat feet
- Ingrown Toenails
- Tendonitis
- Diabetic feet
- Sprains resulting in ligament and tendon damage
At the Joint Clinic, a patient's foot and ankle is carefully assessed, and if necessary special investigations are carried out to formulate a treatment plan specific to the individual. Working closely with podiatrists, orthotists and physiotherapists, the clinic can provide the most appropriate non-surgical or surgical treatments to suit the problem.
Consultant: Melwyn Pereira