Areas of Expertise
Common foot and ankle problems and how they are treated. Each topic covers symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical options, and recovery.
Ankle Arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery that uses a small camera to look inside the ankle and treat impingement, loose bodies, cartilage and ligament problems.
Details →Chronic Ankle Instability
Why some ankles keep rolling and feel unreliable after a sprain, and how ligament laxity is treated.
Details →Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Damage to the cartilage of the talus and the bone beneath it, a common cause of deep ankle pain that will not settle.
Details →Achilles and Tendon Disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture, os trigonum, FHL and peroneal tendon problems.
Details →Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
A progressive, three-dimensional deformity in which the big toe drifts outwards and the first metatarsal turns inwards.
Details →Foot and Ankle Fractures
Diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment and recovery for fractures of the ankle, heel and foot.
Details →Where it hurts shows the way.
Pick the area that troubles you to see the conditions most often found there and the related pages.
From consultation to recovery
Examination
History, gait and standing assessment.
Imaging
Weight-bearing X-rays, MRI and CT when needed.
Treatment plan
Non-surgical options first; surgery only with clear reasons.
Treatment
Arthroscopic, minimally invasive methods where possible.
Rehabilitation
Follow-up and a safe return to sport and work.