Manchester Foot & Ankle Clinic

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Weight-bearing X-rays capture images while you are standing, allowing gravity to exert load on your joints. They are crucial because standard non-weight-bearing (lying down) X-rays can hide structural misalignments and artificially inflate joint space widths.

02/06/2026

Syndactyly, commonly known as webbed toes, is a congenital condition where two or more toes are fused together. It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 to 3,000 individuals and is usually painless. For the majority of people, the condition is purely cosmetic and does not affect ability to walk, run, or swim. If the fusion causes physical discomfort or significant psychological stress, reconstructive surgery can be performed. Have you come across this ?

31/05/2026

If you are troubled by a painful foot or ankle condition then don’t just ignore it .

31/05/2026

What causes Bunions

31/05/2026

What Causes Bunions

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30/05/2026

If you are currently experiencing symptoms, sharing a few details can help point you in the right direction. Please consider letting us know…

30/05/2026

10 Fixation of a sesamoid fracture—a break in the tiny bones under the big toe joint—aims to restore bone stability and relieve chronic pain. Options for a displaced or slow-healing fracture include surgical internal fixation (using tiny screws or pins), bone grafting, or sesamoidectomy (bone removal).

21/05/2026

A hindfoot deformity is an alignment or structural abnormality of the heel bone (calcaneus) and the ankle (talus). It often alters your gait, causes localized pain.Treatment is highly individualized depending on the severity, age, and underlying cause.If you are experiencing symptoms, it is best to consult an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist.

20/05/2026

Ankle Fusion or Total Replacement?
Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) eliminates pain by permanently stiffening the ankle joint, but it alters foot biomechanics. Because the ankle no longer moves, the subtalar and midfoot joints are forced to absorb extra stress and motion.This unnatural overload often causes premature wear and adjacent joint arthritis. When the ankle joint is fused, the normal rolling and flexing motion of the foot is lost. The joints below and in front of the ankle—specifically the subtalar joint and the talonavicular joint—attempt to compensate for the lost motion. Over time, this repetitive, increased biomechanical stress damages the cartilage, leading to accelerated arthritic degeneration in these adjacent joints.