What’s happening at My Ankle.

Is Your Ankle Sprain More Serious Than You Think? Most of us have brushed off a twisted ankle as “just a sprain.” But not all sprains are minor—and ignoring them can lead to long-term problems like chronic instability or hidden fractures. In this article, a foot and ankle specialist explains what signs to watch out for, when to seek help, and how to manage recovery. From high ankle sprains to cartilage damage, it’s not always what it seems. Early treatment can make all the difference.

There is a lot of controversy as to whether you can do sports after ankle replacement.  In this article we explore when you can return to sport after an ankle replacement.   Why do some surgeons say I cannot do sports?   The concern over ankle replacement and sport is not too different from […]

An ankle replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged ankle joint is swapped with an artificial replacement.  Ankle replacement is major surgery that can take up to a year to fully recover from. But how long does an ankle replacement take and how much does an ankle replacement cost?

“Which is better, a total ankle replacement or ankle fusion surgery?” Is a question asked by every patient thinking about surgery for ankle arthritis. In this article we try to answer the question ankle replacement or ankle fusion? Ankle Replacement Vs Ankle Fusion Most ankle arthritis can be treated without surgery. Non surgical treatments […]

Up until the age of 4 almost all children have flat feet. As the child grows, so do their foot arches. Consequently, by adulthood only about 15% have flat feet including, I should add, Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth.   If I have flat feet should I wear insoles?     So the […]

Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-TUR-FASH-E-ITIS) is the commonest cause of pain in the heel.  Heel pain affects celebrities, athletes, ballet dancers, and in fact 1 in 10 of us at some point in our lives. In this article we look at 10 top tips to curing plantar fasciitis.   What Causes Plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia […]

All surgery carries risk and it is really important before you undergo any surgery that you have considered what are the risks of ankle replacement as well as the alternative options open to you.     What is the alternative to ankle replacement?   Most patients with ankle arthritis respond to non-surgical treatments and surgery should […]

So you want some ankle replacement pictures or to choose the best implant for you as well as the pros and cons of ankle replacements. Its really hard to find useful and reliable information on the Internet about the different types of total ankle replacement. In this article we discuss some of the different ankle […]

Best Foot and Ankle Surgeon in London Choosing the best foot and ankle surgeons in London or anywhere in the world, is not an easy task.  In my feature on how to choose the best ankle and foot surgeon in London I provided you with tips on how to search for the best ankle and […]

Total ankle replacement surgery is an operation to replace a worn-out ankle joint by resurfacing the ends of your tibia and talus with metal components with a plastic insert in between them to allow gliding motion but how successful are ankle replacements?    How successful are ankle replacements?   The way this question is answered […]