Bunions (hallux valgus)
A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe that forms as the toe drifts towards its neighbours. It is a change in the alignment of the joint, not a growth, and it tends to progress slowly over years.
Conditions
What is wrong with my foot?
Straight answers about the conditions we treat: what it is, who gets it, what we do about it and what to expect. Every condition also has a page written for clinicians, which you are welcome to read.
Surgery
Morton's neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a thickening of the nerve that runs between the long bones of the foot, most often between the third and fourth toes. It causes burning pain, tingling or a feeling of a pebble under the ball of the foot, usually worse in narrow shoes.
Musculoskeletal & Sports
Plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
Plantar heel pain, usually called plantar fasciitis, is pain under the heel that is worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting. It comes from overload of the thick band of tissue that supports the arch. Most cases settle with the right loading program.
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is pain and stiffness in the large tendon at the back of the ankle, brought on by more load than the tendon can cope with. It is common in runners and in people over 40 who have increased their activity. A structured strengthening program is the core of treatment.
Skin & Nail
Ingrown toenail
An ingrown toenail is a nail edge that has grown into the skin beside it, usually on the big toe. It causes pain, redness and often infection. Early cases are treated conservatively; nails that keep recurring are fixed permanently with a short procedure in our rooms.
Plantar warts (verrucae) and Swift therapy
Plantar warts are skin infections on the sole of the foot caused by the human papillomavirus. They are harmless but can be painful and stubborn. Swift microwave therapy is a newer treatment for warts that have not responded to home remedies, with no dressings or downtime.
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