Category Foot Conditions

Verruca (sing) or Verrucae (pl) are warts of the feet caused by a viral infection commonly found in swimming pools, changing rooms or communal areas. The infection can result in one Verruca, many Verrucae or a collection across a large…

There are a number of different types of tendon problems which can occur. Tendons and ligaments serve different functions. A tendon connects a muscle to a bone. When the muscle contracts, the tendon pulls on the bone and movement occurs…

Patients with midfoot arthritis usually suffer pain and swelling, with a change in the shape of the foot developing later. Symptoms Symptoms arise particularly when walking or taking part in sport. The pain may be sharp or burning. Midfoot arthritis…

Anterior knee pain may be the result of poor foot mechanics. It can be present inn people of any ages but is more common in young adults who have recently increased their sports activities at school or in adults who…

The Foot Clinic has a dedicated Heel Pain Clinic for the rapid assessment and effective treatment of this common problem. One in ten people will experience heel pain and for many, the problem will have a very significant impact upon…

A common problem which affects the big toe is called hallux rigidus or stiff big toe. ‘Hallux’ is the Greek word for big toe and ‘rigidus’ indicates the joint is stiff and inflexible. Hallux rigidus is a form of osteoarthritis…

Flat foot is a common condition and for many people with flat feet, the condition does not cause any problems or symptoms. The foot is a complex structure with 28 bones and 26 joints. It also takes all the load…

Literally, “metatarsalgia” means pain in the metatarsals of the foot, or forefoot pain. The pain is commonly on the sole of the foot and often sharp, described as similar to walking on pebbles or like having a stone in the…

Diabetes Mellitus is a serious disease that can develop from the lack of insulin production in the body or due to the inability of the body’s insulin to perform its normal everyday functions. Insulin is a substance produced from the…

Callus is a build up of dead skin cells that harden and thicken over an area of the foot. They may be found on the ball of the foot, the heel and under or between the toes. Calluses form to…

The term bunion refers to a swelling on the side of the big toe joint, a condition which occurs when the big toe leans too much into the second toe. The medical term for this condition is hallux valgus. As…

Ankle osteoarthritis is a joint condition which results from damage and loss of the cartilage in a joint. Cartilage is a highly specialised type of tissue which lines the end of bones and allows smooth movement of joints. Loss of,…