The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone of the foot. It is the largest tendon in the human body and is essential for a range of movements and activities. Due…
Verruca: Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment
A verruca is a type of wart that grows on the sole of the foot. The wart causes hard skin to form and this can be painful to walk on, often compared to stepping on a needle. How to Diagnose…
Cryotherapy and its Role in Treating Verrucae, London
What is Cryotherapy? Cryotherapy is the use of cold temperatures in the treatment of medical conditions. It umbrellas a number of more specific treatment terms, including cryosurgery and cryoablation. In terms of foot care Cryotherapy is most commonly used to…
Bunion Surgery Recovery Tips
Bunion Surgery A Bunion is a common foot deformity that manifests as a bony growth below the base of the big toe. A Bunion is progressive, meaning it will get worse over time; the Bunion ‘bump’ will enlarge and often…
HyProCure Procedure – Flatfoot Correction
The Link Between Your Foot, Body and Knee Pain The foundation of the body begins with the feet. When we are standing all of our weight is balanced and aligned through the bones, muscles, ligaments and other tissues that make…
Foot & Ankle Exercise After Surgery
Foot & Ankle surgery always involves a period of time before you can return to normal activities. Following an operation, your body needs time to heal, which typically involves rest, elevation of the foot and a restriction of activity. I…
An Overview of the Common Sports Related Foot Injuries and Their Causes
Sporting activities can be very rewarding and a good way to stay fit and healthy. However, without proper technique and a good understanding of your limits, sports or exercise can lead to injury. Common Sports Related Foot Injuries The most…
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot surgery is generally recommended when a foot condition has reached a stage where conservative treatments are no longer effective or the condition has poor long term prognosis with conservative management. Understandably, being advised that surgery is the best treatment…
Foot and Ankle Surgery – Recovery Guide
Foot Surgery, like most kinds of surgery, can create a good deal of apprehension. It is a highly specialised field and patients often do not know what to expect. Below are answers to some of the most common questions I…
Top Things to Consider Before Foot Surgery
Foot Surgery is used to treat a range of painful foot conditions. Often surgical options are used as a last line of treatment when a problem becomes too painful or impacts on daily activities or quality of life. The most…
Cosmetic Foot Surgery – An Overview
Cosmetic foot surgery essentially means improving the appearance of your feet through surgical means. Whilst most foot surgery is performed for foot deformities, such as Bunions and long toes that have become hammered, a cosmetic approach to foot surgery often…
A comprehensive overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatments for Bunions
What Causes Bunions A Bunion is a common foot complaint, which involves the big toe joint slowly deviating from its natural position. The condition will typically present as a bony bump below the base of the big toe that protrudes…
What is a Hammer Toe?
A Hammertoe, also known as a claw toe, is a deformity that gradually causes your toe to bend downward. The second, third, fourth or fifth toes are affected most often and the deformity usually develops over time as a result…
Important to Learn About Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a type of non cancerous and benign nerve tissue growth, which can lead to pain. It mainly occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes. If you have been diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma it is important to learn…
Foot Injury: Affect You at Any Point of Time
Whether you are an active sports person who loves to indulge in a lot of high octane fitness activities or prefer to live a laid back life, a foot injury or foot disorder can affect you at any point of…
The Numerous Types of Arthritis & Treatment Methods
With increasing old age, it is possible for a person to develop arthritis. Arthritis can be described as a form of joint inflammation that can be caused by wearing and tearing of the tissues or the bone.
The importance of wearing proper shoes for management of Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a really painful condition that affects the feet. In this condition, the ball of the foot is affected by pain. This pain can be exacerbated by wearing unsuitable footwear or overusing certain muscles in the wrong way.
Sports Injuries: common across all types of competitive sports
Sports injuries are common. There is no shortage of instances when your favorite players are ruled out of important tournaments due to injury.
Foot Treatments: The Problem of Flat Foot
Flat foot is not solely a cosmetic issue. Flat foot is capable of disrupting normal functionality as well. This is primarily the reason why it remains one of the most sought after foot treatments sought today. Flat Foot: Is it…
What you should Know about Verruca Treatment?
‘Verruca’ refers to a type of wart occurring on the sole of your foot. Generally warts are not really that painful, but people do find them embarrassing. Verruca – on the other hand can be quite painful. So, if you…
Should Know About Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a common form of treatment for painful foot conditions. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, nonsurgical treatment used to treat a plethora of foot problems
Posterior Ankle Impingement – One of The Most Serious Conditions
The posterior ankle is a highly sensitive but important part of our body and any damage to it can severely impact our gait and ability to walk. If you have experienced any kind of injury in this region, then you…
How a Specialist in Dubai Can Help in Treating Foot Problems
The foot is one of the most important parts of our bodies, as they not only help us to move from one place to another but also hold our entire weight. However, more often than not, people tend to ignore…
What is Brachymetatarsia surgery and how it can be useful?
Brachymetatarsia surgery is essentially a procedure that is carried out to correct a short toe, which is referred to as brachymetatarsia or brachymetatarsal. In this condition, a growth disturbance impacts a bone in the foot, which results in a short…
Hammertoe Implant – What You Need To Know
First we need to know what a hammertoe is and what its causes are. Hammertoe is caused by muscular imbalance between the top and bottom of the tendons. In this condition more than one toe bends giving it the appearance…
Some Common but Really Helpful Foot Health Tips
Our feet bear our weight all day. They keep us mobile. But unfortunately, it is often the most neglected part of our body. We are ready to spend thousands on our clothes and accessories, but are reminded of our limited…
Causes of Mallet Toe & Surgery for Correction
When a toe remains bent in an unnatural position, it causes pain. We call these odd positions of the toes a ‘Mallet Toe’, ‘Hammer Toe’, and ‘Claw Toe’. They occur due to the improper alignment of the ligaments, tendons, and…
Choosing a Podiatric Clinic
When you have any kind of foot problem, you should get in touch with a podiatrist immediately to have this assessed. People tend to ignore their foot problems at the beginning stages, which may eventually cause the problem to become…
Everything That You Need to Know about Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a type of painful condition that affects the ball section of the foot, which mostly develops in the area between 3rd and 4th toes. A Morton’s Neuroma is often compared to the sensation of standing on a…
3 Types of Corrective Foot Surgery
Being agile and remaining mobile are two important requisites for keeping an individual active. Sadly, there are a host of foot problems that can render you unable to keep pace with life.
Dealing with Foot Pain after Surgery
Many people suffer from toe conditions such as mallet toe or hammer toe. The corrective surgery will often make your toe perfect again. But, there is the possibility that you will experience pain. So, what does one do to treat…
The Footballer’s Ankle Treatment Methods
Footballer’s Ankle refers to a condition involving swelling and pain in the ankle, caused by impingement of the tendons or ligaments between the bones.
Facts About Metatarsalgia Treatment
Being able to move around comfortably is an advantage that you seldom stop to think about. You may ignore the pinch like pain at the end of your foot most of the time. But it gets harder and harder to…
Surgical Correction of Flat Feet
Good health is a blessing. When one experiences pain in different parts of the body, it can disrupt normal activity. Pain often arises in the ankle joint due to flattening of the arch of the foot, a condition normally referred…
Tips About Bunion Treatment UK
Finding bunions on the side of your feet may alarm you somewhat. There is no real need to panic though. It is a deformation of the bones at the base of the big toe of your foot. Fear not, that…
When to Visit a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon
Well, most people visit doctors and health specialists to get the right treatment for their conditions. The feet are often the most neglected part of the body and people who suffer from painful foot conditions rarely visit experienced medical professionals…
Useful Medical Services Offered By a Foot Clinic
Have you ever experienced serious mind numbing pains in your feet that requires the examination and care of a foot expert? A foot clinic can offer you extensive medical solutions for your foot and ankle problems so that you can…
Why Visiting a Foot Hospital is Always a Good Idea
Have you ever experienced major pains in your foot without any apparent reason? If so, you should certainly get in touch with a foot hospital, where experts can take a closer look at your problem and recommend the best solutions.…
Choosing A Podiatric Clinic For Your Foot Problems
When you have any kind of foot problem, you should get in touch with a podiatrist immediately and get it checked out. People tend to ignore their foot problems at the beginning stages, which may eventually cause the problem to…
Different Methods Of Hammer Toe Surgery
A hammertoe or a hammer toe is a type of deformity where the toe becomes bent upwards in the middle making it look like a hammer. This foot issue often occurs along with certain other toe problems. Some patients with…
Bunion surgery: All you need to know
A bunion can be defined as a type of bony bump that develops around the base of the big toe. Once formed, the bunion creates a union with the foot bone known as the first metatarsal. The big toe can…
Foot Fracture Surgeries Carried Out By Experienced Foot Surgeons
The foot and leg is one of the most crucial areas of our body that needs to be functioning properly if we are to enjoy robust health. However, if our foot goes through some serious problems with the bones, joints,…
About Us
London Foot & Ankle Surgery Clinic is a leading Foot & Ankle Clinic in the UK based in Central London, specialising in surgical and non surgical management of foot and ankle problems. The highly experienced team of Foot & Ankle…
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Video gait analysis with specialist software designed to achieve the most accurate diagnosis of the way we walk and run… Get Appointment
Why Does Foot Pain Happen?
These days, when you look around yourself you would see that most people are suffering from foot pain of some sort or the other. For that, even when you ask doctors they will tell you the same thing – they…
Questions That You Should Ask Regarding Ankle Fracture?
Whenever you break a bone in your body it can be quite devastating and breaking your ankle is even more so since it means that you are unable to use the leg whose ankle has been done in. It also…
When should you see a podiatric?
As has been said already on so many occasions your feet are always being exposed to the maximum amount of stress in your body. It could suffer from scuff-ups, which seem to be everyday occurrence for a lot of people,…
The Need for Proper Foot Care
You definitely need to take good care of your feet in order to make sure that your whole body is working well and this is something that is possible in a good foot clinic manned by a capable podiatrist. After…
A Brief Look into The Surgical Methods for Curing Hammer Toe
A hammertoe or a hammer toe is a type of foot deformity that causes the toe to bent upwards in mid-section which makes it resemble like a hammer. A hammer toe deformity frequently occurs in conjunction with some other toe…
All you need to know about Posterior Ankle Impingement
Posterior Ankle Impingement (PAI) is characterised by major pain around the back of the ankle, which is caused by compression of the soft tissue or bone structures during activities that involve maximal ankle plantar flexion. The condition is also often…
Pain in Ball of Foot: What it Entails
In order to understand pain in ball of foot, you, at first, need to identify the metatarsal region of your feet. The five metatarsal bones are located just beyond your toe bone or phalange. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to…
Treating Diabetic Foot Problems with Podiatry
Do you know that diabetes can affect your feet as well? Yes, if you’re diabetic and if you are not yet aware of what diabetic foot problems actually entail then make sure you’re going through this particular post without fail.…
A Brief Look Into The Various Hammer Toe Surgery Procedures
A hammer toe can be defined as a type of foot deformity that affects the 2nd, 3rd or 4th toes. It is characterized by the bending of the toe around the middle joint which makes the toe resemble a hammer.…
Foot Clinic: Tips to Help You Find The Best One
Foot issues are very common today and finding a comprehensive clinic is not very difficult today. Some of the foot issues that are commonly seen and needs expert advice and treatment
Three Common Sports Injuries That Affect The Foot
Sports activities are a great way to keep oneself healthy and active. It is for this reason that both professional and amateur players indulge in a lot of sporting activities so that they can stay fit and flexible. However, many…
Smart Toe Implant: A Brief Look at Its Various Advantages
A Smart Toe implant is a specially made implant that is used for carrying out arthrodesis procedures which help in correcting foot deformities like hammer toe, mallet toe and claw toe. Ever since it was first introduced almost a decade…
Medical Problems Posed by a Weak Ankle
The ankle is an important part of the human body that is often ignored while carrying out normal exercising. While there are no important muscle groups that are associated with ankle, the tendons and ligaments that maintain the ankle in…
Common Surgeries Performed By Professional Foot Surgeons
Our feet are one of the most extensively used areas in our bodies. Consequently it is of no surprise that this area is often affected by different kind of problems. People often tend to ignore the importance of foot health.…
6 Common Foot Problems that Require Clinical Treatment
Foot problems can range from minor to serious conditions. However, if you have to avoid foot problems you have to take a good care of your feet for a lifetime. The registered foot clinics provide professional curative and preventative foot…
An Overview of Ankle Surgeons & Their Specialization
Each year millions of people across the world are suffering an injury or battling a disease attacking their musculoskeletal system including their ankles. This further restricts their pace of motion and movements. Mostly these injuries and diseases are minor enough…
Morton’s Neuroma Advice from the Specialists – Kaser Nazir (Podiatric Surgeon)
“Morton’s Neuroma is a benign overgrowth of the small digital nerves supplying your toes as they cross the ball of your foot”. Effectively, meaning that there is a lump on the nerve that you feel at the bottom when wearing…
Dr Noor Janahi joins Podiatry Clinic at Dubai London Clinic, Umm Suqueim 2
Noor Janahi is a consultant Podiatrist practicing Podiatry in the Dubai, UAE. She has joined Dubai London Clinic to provide diagnosis and treatment for all foot problems including surgical and non surgical management. She Obtained her Bachelor of Science degree…
Different Types Of Ankle Sports Injuries & Their Treatment
The ankle region of the foot is highly vulnerable to injuries, particularly for those who are regularly involved in different kinds of sports and fitness activities. Different types of ankle injuries can affect this region. Ankle sprains can develop while…
The Role of Podiatrists in Curing Foot Problems
Our foot is among the most widely used parts of the body and therefore it is no surprise that we may all experience foot problems from time to time. In such situations, we need to consult with a podiatrist who…
The Whys and Hows of Posterior Ankle Impingement
Posterior Ankle Impingement Foot Problems can give us an uncomfortable feeling and eventually lead to deterioration of our health. This can be caused because of Posterior Ankle Impingement (PAI). Impingement is a medical condition where the bones start…
Significant Things to Know About Metatarsalgia: Major Cause of Ball of Foot Pain!
Metatarsalgia, Ball of Foot Pain Metatarsalgia is the medical term for which is commonly known as “The ball of foot Pain”. It is generally used to describe a number of medical conditions responsible for it.
Foot Orthoses: Know The Why’s And How’s of Foot Pain
In today’s busy lifestyle, the majority of people usually experience different kinds of pains that make them uncomfortable and obviously they want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Right from back ache to body ache and headache…
All You Need to Know About Mallet Toe Deformity
What is A Mallet Toe? A mallet toe is a deformity that mostly affects a person’s second toe but can also develop in other toes as well. It is characterized by the bending of the joint that is closest to…
Verrucas or Plantar Warts: What You Need To Know
What are Verrucas? Verrucas are warts that form on the soles of the feet, also known as plantar surfaces. Verrucas are also referred to as verrucae and/or Plantar Warts. These warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Most of…
Metatarsalgia: Causes, Symptoms & Remedies
Metatarsalgia is a condition that is accompanied by pain and inflammations in the ball of foot, also known as metatarsal. A common variant of overuse injury, it often affects the metatarsal heads, the area where the middle toes touch the…
Heel Pain: The Various Factors Responsible For It & How It Can Be Treated
Heel pain is one of the most common types of foot problems, affecting millions of people all over the world. A patient may experience pain just under the heel or behind it. While the heel pain itself can be quite…
All You Needed to Know About Footballer’s Ankle
Footballer’s ankle is a specific condition of the foot that is accompanied by serious pain. It occurs when soft tissues such as tendons or ligaments of the ankle gets trapped, compressed or pinched between the foot bones talus and tibia.…
Key Features & Benefits of The Smart Toe Implant
The Smart Toe Implant is a type of memory implant that is used in a number of arthroplasty procedures for correcting hammer toe, mallet toe and claw toe deformities. This implant provides podiatric surgeons and orthopedics with a new technique…
One stop foot clinic on Harley Street
We have launched a one stop foot diagnosis clinic in Central london. Recognising that Londoners do not have the time to be referred for scans and tests before a firm diagnosis is achieved, the london foot and ankle surgery have…
Bunion Surgery in Dubai
Bunion surgery for corrective bunion operation is available in Dubai. The procedures are performed at Dubai London Clinic using the very latest techniques. Mr Kaser Nazir performs the operation as visiting specialist every month. He uses minimally invasive techniques allowing…
How Ankle Pain Can Cost You Dear
Staying healthy means that you live a painless life. But it is often not possible because of the daily physical stress that we have to endure. Ankles are an important part of our body and carry the weight of the…
Ingrown Toe Nail Operation Dubai
The foot clinic at Dubai London Clinic offers ingrown toe nail surgery in Dubai by a highly experienced podiatrist and Podiatric surgeon Kaser Nazir from London. The ingrown toe nail procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and we use phenol…
Hyprocure Flat Foot Operation in Dubai
Flat Foot Operation We are offering minimally invasive flat foot operation in Dubai. Kaser Nazir, Podiatric surgeon from London performs the operation every fours weeks on many patients in Dubai at the Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Umm Suqeim…
Opening of Podiatry Clinic at Dubai London Clinic
Podiatry Clinic at Dubai London Clinic Podiatry Clinic in Dubai is opening at Dubai London Clinic in August 2015. The clinic will provide consultation and treatment for all foot and lower limb problems with podiatrist trained in the UK with…
How Do You Correct Hammer Toes & What’s New?
Hammer toes are common foot problems that turn up in to my foot clinic on a daily basis. Men and women are equally affected and people of all ages. I see more women than men simply because the shoes don’t…
Why Do You Feel a Lump Under Ball of Your Feet? Morton’s Neuroma
As a foot specialist, Morton’s Neuroma is one of the top 5 conditions that I see and treat at my clinic. I feel frustrated in clinicians who take this condition very benignly without a complete understanding of why it happens,…
Top Specialists Foot Centres: London Foot & Ankle Surgery & The London Foot Clinic
Two of London’s top specialists foot centres have merged forces to provide the most comprehensive foot and ankle service on Harley Street and a second branch on Sloane Street in Central London. The collaboration provides the expertise of Podiatrists, Podiatric…
Big Toe Joint Pain & Stiffness
What is Big Toe Joint Pain? It is essentially osteoarthritis of the big toe joint where the cartilage wears down between joint and you get gradual “bone on bone” rubbing that results in pain, enlargement of joint and progressive stiffness.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Heel Pain & Achilles Tendon Problems
This leaflet explains more about the use of Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to treat Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. It includes information on the benefits, risks and any alternative treatments, as well as what you can expect when you come to…
Minimally Invasive Flat Foot Surgery: Mr. Kaser Nazir
Kaser Nazir, is a specialist foot surgeon who performs minimally invasive flat foot corrective surgery using the Hyprocure sinus tarsi stent. He works at Guys & St Thomas’ NHS trust and on Harley Street at the London Foot & Ankle…
Bunion Surgeon London – Mr. Kaser Nazir
Kaser Nazir, is a specialist foot surgeon who performs at least 250 bunion operations a year in the NHS and private sector. He works at Guys & St Thomas’ NHS trust and on Harley Street at the London Foot &…
London Foot & Ankle Surgery, UK & Dubai London Clinic, UAE
Foot Clinic Dubai We are pleased to announce that Mr Kaser Nazir, Consultant Podiatric Foot Surgeon from London will be providing visiting Consultant services to patients in the United Arab Emirates from July 2015 on a monthly basis. Mr Nazir…
Hammer Toe Surgery – Modern Day Toe Operation
Hammer toe surgery has changed dramatically over the years and the once dreaded toe operation was associated with long recovery, pins sticking out of toes and post operative pain is a thing of the past. The improvement in the newer…
Bunion Surgery Treatment
Bunion Surgery is the only way to correct a bunion. Bunions usually get worse over time, so a bunion that is left untreated is likely to get bigger and become more painful. If your bunion is causing a significant amount…
Ingrown Toe Nail Removal in London
Ingrown Toenail: What is it? An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail digs into the skin adjacent to it. This results into similar symptoms to a foreign body reaction; the skin becomes inflamed and swollen. The ingrown…
Guide to Achilles Tendon Injury
What is the Achilles tendon? The Achilles tendon (or heel cord) is the thick strap that can be felt running down the back of the calf into the heel. The tendon is made up of many bundles or fibres of…
Ingrown Toe Nail Treatment Surgery
Ingrown Toe Nail People of all ages and from all walks of life suffer from ingrown toe nails. GP’s and A&E staff commonly prescribe antibiotics to help with the ensuing infection when the ingrown toe nail is not treated promptly…
Verruca Removal Surgery in London
Verrucae can be persistent viral warts that spread on bottom of your feet. They are often picked up from common changing rooms and bathing areas.
Deformed Toe Surgery & Hammer Toe Operation
Smart Toe Implant Recent advances in toe surgery techniques and technology allow hammer toe correction and toe shortening without requiring wires sticking out of your feet for 6 weeks.