The 5 most common foot and ankle fractures
Fractures, or broken bones, are common and temporary debilitating injuries. However, with appropriate treatment, patients can often regain their previous level of activity. Given the importance of feet and ankles for daily life, knowledge of common foot and ankle fractures is incredibly useful should you ever suspect injury. Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in the treatment of fractures. […]
Athlete’s foot – Fungal foot and Toenail infections
What is athlete’s foot? Fungal foot infections, commonly known as athlete’s foot, are a widespread concern affecting many, including athletes, swimmers, and anyone who frequently sweats in enclosed footwear. Despite its name, athlete’s foot can affect anyone, leading to redness, flakiness, cracking, and itching of the skin, particularly on the soles and between the toes. […]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
What is plantar fasciitis? Also known as Policeman’s heel, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Should you need plantar fasciitis treatment, it’s helpful to know that it is a strong ligament or band that supports the arch of the foot and connects the heel bone to the front of […]
Foot pain after running?
Have foot pain after running? No surprise – runners are known for placing significant strain to their feet and ankles. Unfortunately this means that the running enthusiast is at risk of developing injuries. With the rise of marathon and triathlon practice, a similar rise of runners attending foot and ankle clinics is observed. We will […]
What is arthritis?
By definition, arthritis means inflammation of one or more joints. Largely speaking there are two types of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) which are different from each other in the cause of the disease and specific treatment although their symptoms are mainly the same. In this article we will focus on osteoarthritis which is the most common […]
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Ever heard of carpal tunnel syndrome? Well, tarsal tunnel syndrome is its lesser-known cousin, but it’s just as important, especially for those experiencing foot discomfort. While carpal tunnel syndrome targets the wrist, tarsal tunnel syndrome takes aim at the foot, specifically the area near the inner ankle, where the tibial nerve and other vital structures reside […]
Syndesmosis injuries or the “high ankle sprain”
The syndesmosis is formed of a number of ligaments, which as a whole provide integrity between the fibula and tibia, resisting rotational and translational forces. A syndesmosis injury is a type of ligamentous injury also known as “high ankle sprain”. It is an uncommon type of sprain that occurs in 0.5% of all ankle sprains. […]
Running injuries – common causes of foot pain in runners
Running has always been high on the charts of sports and physical activity. During the recently enforced lockdowns we saw a surge of runners on the streets – and, due to the frequency of running injuries – in our foot & ankle clinics. With sports facilities and gyms closed, many resorted to open air […]
What are Hammer Toes?
A multitude of terms are commonly used to refer to deformities of the toes. Hammer toes are one of the most frequently seen, but how can one know if their toe is affected? And is it the same as a Mallet toe? Mr Malagelada treats hammer toes and shares his expertise about this condition, why […]
Foot and ankle surgery explained
Foot and ankle surgery is a specialised branch of orthopaedic surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lower extremities. This field encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures aimed at addressing issues such as fractures, deformities, arthritis, ligament and tendon injuries, and other disorders affecting the foot and ankle. Surgeons in this […]