What’s happening at My Ankle.

Determining who are the best ankle and foot surgeons in London is an impossible question to answer, because the result depends on so many variables. Ultimately you want to know who is the best foot and ankle surgeon to get the best outcome for you.    Factors that matter in deciding who is the best […]

“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 […]

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 […]

Pain in the big toe can be a sign of gout, injury or hallux rigidus.     Hallux Rigidus Painful Big Toe   Hallux rigidus is the latin term for arthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe (the ball of the big toe). Strictly speaking, hallux rigidus translates “Stiff big toe”. Just like […]

When it comes to undergoing surgery that’s going to last your lifetime, it’s important to make sure you select your surgeon based on their ability to do the best job for you. We recommend that you do your own homework in finding the most appropriate surgeon for you. Location is important, so if you live […]

When it comes to finding the best ankle replacement surgeon, its important to get it right first time and to focus on skill over charisma.