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Welcoming Mr Ewan Kannegieter to London Foot & Ankle Surgery
At London Foot & Ankle Surgery, we are committed to delivering expert, consultant-led care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. We are pleased to welcome Mr Ewan Kannegieter, Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, to our specialist team. With over 24 years of experience and a strong background in both clinical practice and professional leadership, […]
Morton’s Neuroma: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Pain in the Ball of the Foot
Pain in the ball of the foot can make everyday activities such as walking, exercising, or even wearing normal shoes uncomfortable. One common cause of this type of pain is Morton’s neuroma, a condition affecting the nerves between the toes. Although the name may sound alarming, Morton’s neuroma is a treatable condition, and many patients […]
Brostrom Procedure: How Surgeons Tighten Loose Ankle Ligaments
Introduction Brostrom or the modified Brostrom, also known as the Brostrom-Gould procedure, is a well-researched and popularly performed operation to treat chronically unstable ankles, which is most likely due to torn anterior talofibular or the calcaneofibular ligament, resulting in chronic instability. It may well be that the ligaments are stretched out and therefore not providing […]
Causes of Foot Deformity and When Surgery is Recommended
Broadly speaking, causes of foot deformity result from genetic prevalence, as well as possibly poor footwear use and repetitive or acute injuries. Common Causes of Foot Deformity The most common causes are usually poor footwear or repetitive trauma, as well as poor genetics, including congenital causes such as bunions and hammertoes, which are caused by […]
Why is Gait Analysis Important?
A gait analysis is a study that allows a clinician or specialist to assess the way an individual walks or moves. It can assess you in either walking or running so that if there is any abnormality then this could be identified and treated. Who needs Gait Analysis? Generally speaking, all humans have a slightly […]
Ankle Fracture Surgery: Understanding the ORIF Procedure
ORIF stands for Open Reduction Internal Fixation. It generally describes fixing a fracture. What is ORIF surgery? ORIF surgery is a surgical procedure where an incision is made to open the joints to expose any fracture and to then fix that with either plates or screws, or a combination with plates. Why ORIF surgery is […]
Causes of Sudden Heel Pain Without Injury
Introduction Heel pain can be quite a debilitating condition and at some point common conditions such as plantar fasciitis could affect 5% of the population in the Western world. The most common cause is plantar fasciitis, but there are many other reasons why patients can get heel pain. This blog will discuss the causes of […]
Common Foot and Ankle Injuries in Athletes
Athletes are particularly prone to injuries related to the musculoskeletal systems, especially because they push their bodies beyond normal limits, and therefore can develop either acute or chronic injuries. Foot and ankle injuries are not uncommon and are one of the highest degrees of injuries in sports. This is because whether it be racket sports […]
Bursa Lesions on Toes | Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
What are bursa lesions? A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that cushions pressure points between bone, skin, and soft tissues. When irritated or inflamed, it can form a painful swelling over the toe joints. These swellings are often confused with corns or soft corns: Hard corns are patches of dense skin caused by pressure. […]
Effective Treatments for Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a condition of the foot where the digital nerves that run in between the metatarsals become damaged over time. This can be as a result of excess traction, stretching of the nerves or compression of the nerves caused by footwear or sports. Essentially, the nerve becomes thickened and develops fibrous changes which […]
Common Causes of Flat Feet in Adults and Children
What are flat feet? Flat feet is a descriptive term for one or both feet with a reduced arch profile when compared to a normal arch. Essentially, it describes an arch that flattens on standing where the heel is pointed outwards towards a valgus position and the foot can generally point towards the outer sides […]
What Are the Stages of Ingrown Toenail
What Is an Ingrown Toenail? An ingrown toenail is a condition where a toenail penetrates the surface of skin resulting in inflammation or infection. It may be one side of the toe or both sides, it may even affect many toes at the same time. What Causes an Ingrown Toenail? There are many causes including […]
