Conditions

Common foot & ankle conditions

Clear, consultant-reviewed explanations, grouped by area of the foot. Most problems settle without surgery — start with the part that hurts.

Forefoot — toes & ball of the foot

A stiff, painful big toe joint, worse when pushing off.

A bony lump at the base of the big toe that can rub on shoes.

Burning or tingling pain in the ball of the foot, sometimes with numb toes.

Claw, hammer or mallet toes that can rub and become painful.

Pain and stiffness across the middle of the foot, worse on activity.

Heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning.

Gradual pain and stiffness at the back of the heel, worse with activity.

Gradual flattening of the arch, often with pain on the inner foot and ankle.

Pain and stiffness in the joints below the ankle.

Stiffness and pain in the ankle joint, worse on activity.

Pain and swelling after twisting or rolling the ankle.

Tell us where it hurts and what you are feeling, and we will point you to the likely cause.

Appointments are usually available within about a week across all three hospitals.

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