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.


What’s the difference between a break and a fracture?

What’s the difference between a break and a fracture?

“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,...
Why Does My Big Toe Hurt?

Why Does My Big Toe Hurt?

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...
Can I do sports after ankle replacement?

Can I do sports after ankle replacement?

  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...
Hallux Rigidus Painful Big Toe

Hallux Rigidus Painful Big Toe

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...
How to find the UK’s best foot and ankle surgeon

How to find the UK’s best foot and ankle surgeon

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...

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