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Foot and ankle arthritis is a condition characterised by inflammation and deterioration of the joints in the lower extremities, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. This condition makes it difficult for a person to engage in everyday activities like walking and standing, so it’s important to seek treatment early. While there's no cure for arthritis, there are many option for treatment that slow its progression and alleviate symptoms, enabling people to manage pain, stay active, and lead fulfilling lives.

Tendons and ligaments are both connective tissues that live in the body. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and ligaments connect bones to bones, providing stability to joints and holding them together. When tendons and ligaments are torn, sprained or have other problems, you may experience pain, reduced mobility, and struggle to engage in everyday activities. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to ensure the best outcome and avoid permanent damage.

Toe deformities are structural abnormalities that affect the alignment and positioning of the toes. They're often caused by genetics, improper footwear, trauma or underlying medical conditions. Common toe deformities include hallux valgus (bunions), hammer toe, claw toes, mallet toes, polydactyly (where a person is born with extra toes) and syndactyly (where a person is born with fused or webbed toes). Our foot surgeons will tailor a treatment plan to restore toe alignment and improve foot function.

A bunion is a painful bone-like bump that develops on the inner side of the food near the big toe joint. Often caused by genetics, bunions can also be the result of poor footwear choices that cause pressure on the big toe. Pain and tenderness, inflammation, hardened skin and restricted motion in the big toe are all symptoms of bunions. They develop slowly, but the deformity often worsens over time, making walking and wearing shoes painful. In cases where the pain isn't relieved by simply wearing wider shoes, surgery may be recommended.

When symptoms of arthritis aren’t relieved with non-surgical methods, our talented foot and ankle surgeon might recommend an arthroscopic debridement (cleansing), an arthrodesis (fusion) or a total ankle replacement (arthroplasty). The type of surgery will depend on the location and form of your arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or posttraumatic arthritis), as well as its severity. In most cases, foot and ankle surgery can relieve pain and improve a person’s ability to partake in everyday activities.

Surgery for midfoot and hindfoot issues, like arthritis, tendon problems, and ligament injuries, aims to improve foot function and reduce pain. Arthritis often requires fusing joints to stabilise them and alleviate discomfort. Tendon issues, such as tears or dysfunction, may need surgical repair or reconstruction to restore normal function. Ligament problems can be resolved through surgery that either stabilises the area or releases pressure on nerves. Our foot and ankle surgeon will develop a personalised treatment plan based on your needs.

Forefront surgery encompasses a range of orthopaedic procedures that can address various foot issues, including lesser toe deformities, bunions and arthritis. By releasing tight tendons, straightening joints and realigning toes, our advanced foot surgeon can correct issues like hammer, claw and mallet toes. A bunion correction works by removing excess bone to realign the joint, and surgery for arthritis addresses pain and mobility issues in the forefront of the foot. Our team will determine which procedure is right for you based on your specific condition and goals.

When significant foot pain, toe deformity, chronic inflammation and difficulty walking are experienced despite the action of non-surgical bunion treatments, surgery may be recommended by your doctor. Surgical correction with our advanced foot surgeon aims to realign the bone, ligaments, tendons, and nerves to bring the big toe back into position so patients can return to nailing life. Minimal invasive surgery can yield less pain, swelling and faster healing. There are different types of surgery for different-sized bunions - your doctor will recommend the right type of surgery for you based on your physical exam and X-ray.