Foot & Ankle
Each foot has 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments all working together. From bunions to ankle arthritis - foot and ankle pain makes walking and wearing shoes a challenge.
Common problems
Bunions
Often described as a lump on the big toe joint, it is caused by drift of the big toe towards the 2nd toe
Osteoarthritis of the big toe
Wear and tear of the joint surface of the big toe
Achilles tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendon at the back of the tendon that attaches to the heel
Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the thick membrane on the bottom of the foot which causes pain when stepping
Ingrown toenails
Abnormal growth of the nails into the surrounding skin of the toe, sometimes causing infection
Toe arthritis
Wear and tear of the joint surface of the smaller toes, causing deformity and sometimes needing fusion
Need help with foot and ankle pain?
Contact me if you've got any concerns about foot or ankle health and I'll be happy to see and examine you.