Foot

23 June 2017

Weil Osteotomy

The Weil osteotomy is an operation for pain in the front part of the foot, under the “knuckle bones”. Doctors call this type of pain “metatarsalgia”. It may also be done as part of an operation to straighten one or more of your toes.

23 June 2017

Toe fracture or dislocation

You have sustained a fracture or dislocation to one of your toes. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows, but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages. The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help.

23 June 2017

Tarsometatarsal Fusion

This is an operation to ‘fuse’ or stiffen one or more of the small joints in the middle of the foot (the tarsometatarsal-joints).

23 June 2017

Talonavicular Fusion

This is an operation to ‘fuse’ or stiffen a joint in the middle part of the foot. It fuses together two bones, the talus and the navicular bone – hence ‘talonavicular fusion’.

23 June 2017

Straightening Lesser Toe(s)

This is an operation to correct deformities of the toes other than the big toe, usually “hammer” or “claw” toes.

23 June 2017

Soft Tissue Injury of the Foot

You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your foot. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.

23 June 2017

Scarf Osteotomy

Scarf osteotomy is an operation to correct a severe bunion (hallux valgus) deformity.

23 June 2017

Rheumatoid Forefoot Reconstruction

This is an operation to correct the severe toe deformities which occur in the feet of people with rheumatoid arthritis and other similar conditions. Occasionally it is done for deformities caused by other conditions.

23 June 2017

Fracture of the mid-shaft of the 5th metatarsal (self-management)

You have sustained a fracture to the mid-shaft of the 5th Metatarsal of your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.