Ankle Conditions
Here you can find a range of articles about ankle conditions. These include; ankle arthritis, ankle replacement surgery, ankle fusion and how to find an ankle surgeon.
Jul 25, 2019 | Ankle Conditions
“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,...
Jul 24, 2019 | Ankle Conditions
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?...
Jul 22, 2019 | Ankle Conditions, Latest News, Uncategorized
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...
Mar 30, 2019 | Ankle Conditions
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...
Dec 12, 2015 | Ankle Conditions
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...
Nov 16, 2015 | Ankle Conditions
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...