Sports Injuries

Ankle sprains, cartilage injuries, instability and stress
fractures are common sports injuries.
Plantar Fasciitis

This is the most common cause of chronic heel pain. It
generally settles with Physiotherapy.
Achilles Tendonitis

Tendonitis means inflammation and swelling of a tendon. The
Achilles is frequently affected.
Ankle Instability

Ankle sprains are amongst the most common of all injuries.
Fortunately the majority settle with physiotherapy
Ankle Arthritis

Compared to the hip and knee ankle arthritis is fortunately
much less common.

Patient Referrals

Do you need to ask your GP for a referral to a specialist in foot and ankle surgery?

While many acute injuries and some foot and ankle conditions evidently require a specialist referral, others are less clear-cut. Our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons provide a concise guide to when to refer, what to look for and commonly missed problems.