Blogs
03rd Feb 2025
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Common Toe Surgeries?
In this blog, I will outline the recovery period of the most common toe surgeries that are carried out. Bunion Surgery Recovery Typical recovery from bunion surgery involves the first 7 to 10 days of elevation of the foot to reduce swelling and prevent wound problems. Usually, absorbable stitches are used in a big bandage. […]
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03rd Feb 2025
Common Types of Toe Surgeries
Introduction The foot and ankle encompass a complex set of joints, tendons, and ligaments that are a masterpiece of engineering in that they allow ambulation and shock absorption and function with smooth transition of forces and balance to the body. Broadly speaking, the foot can be divided into the forefoot, hindfoot, midfoot and the […]
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03rd Feb 2025
When Toe Pain Becomes Serious: Signs You Might Need Surgery
Types and Signs of Foot Pain Generally, pain is associated with swelling. When it comes to problems with your foot and a toe in general, it needs to be investigated by a foot specialist who may request blood tests or X-rays and ultrasound or MRI scans to come to a firm diagnosis before advising […]
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03rd Feb 2025
Post Surgery Footwear: Best Shoes to Support Your Recovery
Comfortable Shoes to Wear After Surgery The aim of postoperative shoes is to ensure they provide sufficient support for the bones that have been cut and reset or fused to be stable when walking from ground reaction forces. It is usually a sandal with Velcro straps that allows for a large dressing to be […]
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17th Dec 2024
What Is the Difference Between Gout and Bunion?
What Is Gout? Gout is a condition that occurs due to increased uric acid level in bloods, which may result in inflammation of joints, in particular around the foot. It affects the big toe joints. The big toe joint becomes swollen, inflamed and painful during an acute gout attack. Most people complain that they wake […]
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17th Dec 2024
Ankle Sprains Recovery and Prevention Tips
What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to the ankle resulting from excessive and abnormal movement whilst playing sport or during a trip or slip. The ligaments either on the inside of the ankle known as a deltoid ligament or the outside of the ankle known as a lateral collateral ligaments […]
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17th Dec 2024
Ankle Arthritis Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment
What Are The Symptoms Of Ankle Arthritis? Symptoms of ankle arthritis can include either pain or stiffness to the joint or locking and clicking. The symptoms vary depending on the type of pathology and the degree of cartilage wear. Causes Of Ankle Arthritis The majority of causes of ankle arthritis could be actually post-traumatic. An […]
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31st Jul 2024
Is Summer the Best Time to Have Bunion Surgery?
All bunion specialists now agree that whilst bunion corrector type devices can in very small cases help relieve some of the symptoms, the bunion deformity itself continues to progress over the years. The deformity exists due to the deviation of the metatarsal bone and the big toe in opposite direction, as well as the prominence […]
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19th Mar 2024
Living with Big Toe Arthritis, Strategies for Managing Pain and Staying Active
What is Big Toe Arthritis? Big toe arthritis is generally caused by wear and tear of the joint where the cartilage wears down and the big toe joint becomes enlarged and stiff over time. Arthritis of the big toe is caused by either genetic factors or due to trauma to the area. What are the […]
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19th Mar 2024
Painful Toes at Night – What’s Causing Your Discomfort and How to Find Relief
Toe pain at night can be due to a variety of reasons including circulatory issues, where you have loss of circulation as well as conditions that are causing inflammation of the joints that may be either due to rheumatic conditions or generalised wear and tear. It is important to find the underlying problem and you […]
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