What’s happening at My Ankle.

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 […]

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 […]

This blog continues on from what can I do for an ankle sprain. In this article we explore what you can do if your ankle sprain isn’t getting better, and discusses a high ankle sprain.      What is a high ankle sprain?   Ligaments hold the ankle bones and joints in position. Which protect […]

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 […]

Why do my toe joints crack, click or pop? In fact, why do any of my joints make noises is a common question asked to me. Why do I have clicking joints? Well, the first thing to say is that joint “cracking” or “clicking” is normal and very common and is often used by massage […]

More than one million people a year visit the emergency room with a severe ankle sprain. . Millions more will sprain their ankle but never seek help.    What can I do if I have rolled my ankle?  So you have rolled or sprained your ankle, you have ankle swelling and foot pain and you […]

“Thank the Lord my bone isn’t broken, it’s only a fracture”, said the Archbishop to the actress… In fact, this is one of the biggest misconceptions in medicine. A bone fracture and a broken bone are the same thing. There is no difference, nought, nichts, méiyǒu, niente, nada, between them. What’s the difference between a ...

Although they both have “osteo” in their name, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are two completely different things. “Osteo” simply means bone, because both conditions affect bones. What is the difference between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis? Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become less dense and weaker. Hence they are more likely to break. Think of […]

Pain in the big toe can be a sign of gout, injury or hallux rigidus but also ill-fitting shoes! A wise man once said, “If you want to take your mind off your woes, wear tight shoes…”.  In this article we explore why your big toe hurts.   Why Does My Big Toe Hurt? Hallux […]

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 […]