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        1. Ankle Treatments
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          Guide to risks of ankle and hindfoot surgeryMost patients with ankle problems respond to nonsurgical treatments and surgery should usually only be considered on failure of non-surgical treatments, such as activity modification, support braces, pain killers and physiotherapy.
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          Preparing for foot and ankle surgeryGuide to prepare for ankle surgery
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          Guide to risks of ankle replacement surgeryMany patients with ankle problems respond to non-surgical treatments and surgery should usually only be considered on failure of non-surgical treatments such as physiotherapy, rest, bracing, and/or pain killers.
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          Guide to risks of forefoot surgeryBunions (hallux valgus) and arthritis of the big toe (hallux rigidus) are frequently accompanied by lesser toe changes such as hammer or claw toes and abnormal weight distribution under the lesser toes which can be painful (metatarsalgia). Surgery should only be considered if you have symptoms and have already tried …
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          Total Ankle Replacement Rehabilitation GuidelinesA total ankle replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged ankle joint with an artificial joint. The ankle joint is formed by the meeting of the tibia (shinbone), fibula (outer calf bone), and talus (a bone deep inside the ankle).
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          Guide to Achilles Tendon RupturesThe Achilles tendon is one of the largest tendons in the body that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is involved in walking, jumping and running. Two muscles join the Achilles, the gastrocnemius (which goes above the knee) and the soleus (which starts below the knee). A …
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          Guide to bunionsA bunion is a bump that forms on the side of the foot also known as hallux valgus. It is a common foot condition that typically develops slowly over time, and can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty with walking and wearing shoes.
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          Guide to arthritis of the big toeHallux 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 to “stiff big toe”, stiffness (rigidus) of the big toe (hallux). Just like any joint, the end of the bone surface is covered …
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          New standing CT scanner explainedIn this video, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andy Goldberg discusses how the new 3D foot and ankle scanner which is being used by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems and could even influence shoe design in the …
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          Which is better an ankle fusion or replacement?TARVA Study: Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis TARVA (Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis) is a clinical study comparing total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle fusion surgery (arthrodesis) in patients aged 50-85 with end-stage ankle arthritis. Background The main surgical treatments for end-stage ankle arthritis are: Ankle Arthrodesis …
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          Ankle Fusion or Ankle Replacement?TARVA is a Randomised Clinical Trial for patients with Ankle Arthritis, to compare Ankle Replacement and Ankle Arthrodesis. This video provides an overview of treatment options, with an introduction from former Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy. For more information on the trial visit www.anklearthritis.co.uk
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          Patient Experience of an Ankle ReplacementIt is interesting how patients decide which surgical procedure is right for them (see https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/7/e.... This is a video of a patient that is two years following a Prophecy Infinity Total Ankle Replacement at the Wellington Hospital in London by his surgeon, Mr …
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          Should I Wear Insoles for Flat Feet?Flat feet or pronation is common, but are insoles or shoe inserts or arch supports useful or worthwhile? Mr Andy Goldberg, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon answers the question.
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          Skiing on an Ankle ReplacementPaul, who is 50, likes pushing his ankle to extremes and this video is 18 months after a right Infinity total ankle replacement performed at the London Ankle Arthritis Centre by Mr Andrew Goldberg. Paul likes skiing on snow, water and more....
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          Why Does My Big Toe Hurt?From gout and rheumatoid arthritis, to bunions and sesamoiditis there are lots of causes of pain in the big toe. Mr Andy Goldberg, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon discusses "why does my big toe hurt?"
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          What's the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?Can you reverse or prevent osteoporosis or osteoarthritis? Is osteoarthritis and osteoporosis the same thing or different? Mr Andy Goldberg, consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon explains the differences between them.
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          What's the Difference Between a Fracture and a Break?Is a broken bone and a fractured bone the same thing or are they different? Mr Andy Goldberg, consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains the difference between a fracture and a break in a bone.
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          Do High Heels Cause Bunions?Mr Andy Goldberg, consultant Orthopaedic surgeon answers the question, do high heels cause bunions? Mr Goldberg discussions high heels and explains whether the wearing of shoes can cause bunions or hallux Valgus?
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          Can I do sports after an ankle replacement?Mr Goldberg discussed answers the question, "Can I do sports after an ankle replacement?" In particular he discussed skiing, dancing, swimming, cycling, hiking, tennis, golf and bowls which he feels are fair game. But also discussed contact sports such as heavy lifting, soccer, football and rugby and running which many …
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          Innovative Stem Cell TreatmentsCassie, 27, describes how Mr Andy Goldberg at the RNOH helped her walk without pain after she underwent innovative surgery to treat arthritis of her ankle using a combination of her own stem cells and some pioneering new techniques to resurface her damaged cartilage. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is …