Treatments

Foot & Ankle Treatments

Consultant-led foot and ankle treatment in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Banbury. We start with the least invasive option that will work, and only recommend surgery when it is the right step.

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Procedures grouped by where the problem is

Forefoot

for bunions

Bunion Surgery

Removes the bony bump and straightens the big toe, held with small screws while the bone heals.

for early big-toe arthritis

Big Toe Cheilectomy

Removes a bony lump on top of the big toe joint to restore movement and ease pain at push-off.

for advanced big-toe arthritis

Big Toe Fusion

Permanently stiffens the big toe joint to give reliable, lasting pain relief.

for a trapped nerve in the ball of the foot

Morton's Neuroma Surgery

Removes an irritated, enlarged nerve causing burning pain and numbness between the toes.

for clawed or deformed small toes

Small Toe Surgery

Straightens a deformed, problematic small toe caused by pressure on the joints over time.

Midfoot

for midfoot arthritis

Midfoot Fusion

Stiffens the worn joints in the middle of the foot to give pain-free, stable weight-bearing.

for a collapsing arch

Flat Foot Reconstruction

Restores the shape of the arch by realigning the heel bone and supporting the main inner tendon.

Hindfoot

for hindfoot arthritis

Hindfoot Fusion

Stiffens the worn joints at the back of the foot to relieve pain and correct alignment.

for a ruptured Achilles tendon

Achilles Tendon Repair

Brings the torn tendon ends back together so the calf can recover its strength and push-off.

for a painful bony heel bump

Haglund's Surgery

Removes a bony prominence at the heel and inflamed tissue, reattaching the Achilles tendon.

Ankle

for ankle arthritis

Ankle Fusion

Reliable, lasting pain relief for a worn ankle, often through a keyhole approach.

for impingement, loose fragments & cartilage problems

Ankle Arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to see inside and treat the ankle joint through small incisions.

for a repeatedly giving-way ankle

Lateral Ligament Reconstruction

Tightens the ligaments on the outside of the ankle to stop recurrent sprains.

Non-surgical treatment

for stubborn tendon & heel pain

Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

A non-invasive treatment for stubborn Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis, using sound waves to stimulate healing.

How treatment works

A clear pathway, conservative-first

Consultation & diagnosis

A consultant examines you and explains what is going on in plain terms.

Imaging if needed

X-ray, ultrasound or MRI only where it changes the plan.

Options discussed

Non-surgical options first, with honest pros and cons of each.

Treatment & recovery

If surgery is right, you are supported through it and the recovery that follows.

Common questions

Treatment, referrals and cost

If you are paying for yourself, no referral is needed. If you are using private insurance, your insurer may ask for one before authorising treatment. Call 01908 014 486 if you are unsure.

Self-pay consultations are £250 (new) and £175 (follow-up). Procedure costs are confirmed after your consultation. Most insured patients are covered, subject to their policy.

Most patients are offered a consultation within about a week across our three hospitals.

Not necessarily. Many foot and ankle problems settle with non-surgical treatment. Surgery is recommended only when it is the right option for you.

One of our two consultant foot and ankle surgeons, Professor Arul Ramasamy or Mr Joel Humphrey. You are not handed to a trainee.

Ready to get your foot or ankle seen?

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

Request an appointment or call 01908 014 486