conditions & treatments
Comprehensive diagnosis and management of foot and ankle conditions using evidence-based surgical and non-surgical techniques.
I provide expert diagnosis and treatment for a comprehensive range of foot and ankle conditions. Whether your condition is acute or chronic, simple or complex, my goal is to develop a personalised treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and functional goals.
treatment approaches range from conservative management with physiotherapy and orthotics to advanced surgical techniques including arthroscopy, reconstruction, and joint replacement. Each patient receives individualized care based on their condition severity, lifestyle, and preferences.
Common symptoms
- •ankle pain and stiffness
- •swelling
- •Difficulty walking
- •limited range of motion
treatment Options
- ✓Conservative management
- ✓ankle replacement (arthroplasty)
- ✓ankle fusion (arthrodesis)
- ✓Injections
Common symptoms
- •ankle pain
- •swelling and bruising
- •Feeling of ankle 'giving way'
- •Difficulty walking on uneven surfaces
treatment Options
- ✓Physiotherapy
- ✓Bracing and support
- ✓Ligament reconstruction
- ✓Arthroscopy
Common symptoms
- •pain at back of heel
- •Difficulty walking or running
- •swelling
- •stiffness
treatment Options
- ✓Physiotherapy
- ✓Eccentric exercises
- ✓surgical repair
- ✓Minimally invasive techniques
Common symptoms
- •severe pain
- •swelling
- •Inability to bear weight
- •Visible deformity
treatment Options
- ✓Immobilization
- ✓surgical fixation
- ✓Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
- ✓rehabilitation
Common symptoms
- •Joint pain
- •swelling
- •Catching or locking sensation
- •Instability
treatment Options
- ✓Arthroscopy
- ✓Cartilage repair
- ✓Microfracture
- ✓Cartilage transplantation
treatment approaches
Non-surgical approaches for many foot and ankle conditions.
- •Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- •Custom orthotic inserts
- •Anti-inflammatory injections
- •activity modification
Minimally invasive surgical techniques using small incisions.
- •Diagnostic arthroscopy
- •Cartilage repair
- •Loose body removal
- •Faster recovery time
Complex surgical procedures for advanced conditions.
- •Ligament reconstruction
- •Deformity correction
- •Tendon transfer
- •Joint fusion/replacement
When to Seek treatment
Persistent pain
foot or ankle pain lasting more than a few weeks
swelling or Deformity
Visible swelling, bruising, or abnormal shape
Instability
Feeling of ankle or foot 'giving way'
limited function
Difficulty walking, running, or daily activities
Failed Conservative treatment
No improvement after physiotherapy or rest
recurrent injuries
repeated sprains or injuries to the same area
Footwear Problems
Difficulty finding comfortable shoes or visible deformity
Return to Sport
Want to safely return to athletic activities
Services at Spire Healthcare
Available at Spire Elland Hospital and Spire Dewsbury Clinic