Foot and Ankle

Foot and Ankle surgery overview

Foot and Ankle Surgery is provided for a diverse range of conditions and injuries that can involve either of the two bones in the lower limb (Tibia & Fibula) the heal (Calcaneum), the foot (Navicular, Cuboid & Cuneform bones), or the forefoot & toes (Metatarsals & Proximal Phalanges)

Types of surgery
Surgery to the Foot and Ankle can be performed for five types of conditions or injuries:

• Congenital: A deformity that requires corrective surgery related to a condition you were born with, such as club foot (Talipes Equinavarus)
• Acquired: A deformity that requires corrective surgery that develops gradually. This type of condition can often be related to a hereditary trend running in a family, such as Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
• Chronic: A gradual degenerative condition that causes damage and deterioration to once normal structures, such as osteoarthritis. 
• Acute: A condition that requires corrective surgery to relieve a sudden onset of a condition, such as an infected Ingrown Toenail
• Trauma: A significant injury that requires corrective surgery such as a bone fracture, ligament rupture or joint dislocation. 

 
Foot and Ankle surgery explained in more detail

Please click on any of the following Foot & Ankle conditions to link to a detailed explanation of conditions and their related treatment:

• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Ankle Arthrodesis
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Replacement
• Bunion Surgery (Hallux Valgus)
• Fractured Metatarsal
• Hallux Rigidus
• Ingrown Toenail
• Pain Relief

Are there any risks associated with Foot and Ankle surgery?

Although Foot and Ankle surgery is regularly performed without any complication, it is very important that all candidates are fully aware of both the benefits and risks of undertaking this type of specialist orthopaedic surgery.

All surgery, no mater how expertly or carefully it is performed, carries risks and the importance of a full evaluation and consultation to discuss your condition in relation to these risks with an Expert Foot and Ankle Surgeon cannot be over emphasised.

How do I find out if I am a suitable candidate for Foot and Ankle surgery?

Surgical Advisor will be delighted to help you find a leading expert surgeon in Foot and Ankle surgery to consult with. Your surgeon will carry out a thorough evaluation of your condition and provide you with a comprehensive explanation of the most appropriate surgical solution.
 
Our Expert Consultant Surgeons are most carefully selected and recommended because they understand the importance of the decision you are making when contemplating a procedure and because of their longstanding expertise in Foot and Ankle surgery. Throughout your consultation you will therefore be encouraged to ask as many questions as you wish and to take your time in making a decision to proceed with any recommended treatment.

To ensure that all patients are comfortable with any recommendations or advice given in their consultation, all patients are asked to go away after a consultation and think through all the information they have received. If for whatever reason you are still not sure about the best course of action and wish to have further dialogue with your surgeon, you will not be expected to pay for a second consultation appointment.

How do I make a consultation appointment?

For further advice on how to make an appointment to consult with an expert surgeon in Foot and Ankle surgery: 

Please call Surgical Advisor on: 0870 41 41 41 2
Or email us by clicking on: advice@surgicaladvisor.com