Conditions
With over 18 years’ experience treating the root causes of foot pain, Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Mr. Ewan Kannegieter MSc, FCPodS undertakes over 800 foot procedures each year. Specialising in advanced clinical and surgical solutions for many foot and ankle conditions.
Click on any of the conditions below to find out a little more about the condition and how it can be successfully treated at Kann Foot Surgery.
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Bunions are extremely common and the term refers to a swelling of the ball joint on the side of the big toe.
Cavus Foot
Cavus foot causes an extremely high arch, resulting in excessive weight bearing on the ball and heel.
Corns
Corns are small, hard circles of thick skin that typically develop in patches on toes and feet.
Flat Feet
Flat feet (sometimes known as fallen arches) refers to having a very low or no arch to the foot at all.
Frieberg’s Disease
Freiberg’s disease is a rare condition whereby the blood supply to the metatarsal head is compromised, affecting the long bones of the foot.
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of the Big Toe)
Inflammation caused by arthritis of the main joint of the big toe can cause pain and restrict foot movement.
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Heel pain can have many different presentations, the most common being a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.
Ingrowing Toenail
Ingrowing toenails are a common problem typically caused by the nail edge cutting into the soft flesh around the nail.
Lumps and Bumps
Ganglions, cysts, bone bumps and nodules can often be troublesome when they appear on the foot and can fluctuate in size.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia refers to sharp, uncomfortable pain across the ball joints of the foot and it can be caused by a multitude of pathologies.
Neuroma
A Neuroma is a painful trapped and swollen nerve found in the forefoot, often causing numbness or sharpness of the toes.
Osteoarthritis
In the foot, Osteoarthritis most frequently occurs in the big toe, although it is also often found in the midfoot and ankle also.
Plantar Plate Injuries
The Plantar Plate is a small, thick supporting ligament that anchors your toe to the ball of the foot and it can be easily injured.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, symmetrical, inflammatory arthritis often affecting the joints and soft tissues of the foot.
Sesamoid Pain
Sesamoid Pain occurs under the big toe joint and is an overuse injury involving inflammation of the sesamoid bones and related tendons.
Sports Injuries
Ankle sprains, stubbing injuries, ruptures and fractures can all occur within the foot when playing competitive sports.
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are small cracks which can occur in any bone of the foot, though the most common is the metatarsal bone.
Tendon Pain
From tendonitis to tendon rupture to over-tight tendons within the foot, pain can arise from any imbalance of tendon anatomy.
Toe Deformities
Hammer toes, clawed toes and mallet toes are common toe deformities and all are embarrassing, painful conditions.
Verrucae (Plantar Warts)
Verrucae (also known as plantar warts) most commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area.
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