Ski season is starting, and with it a familiar pattern: an ankle injury on the slopes is diagnosed as a sprain, the X-ray is normal, and six weeks later it still has not settled. One fracture in particular, a break of the lateral process of the talus known as “snowboarder’s ankle”, accounts for around 15%...
Category: Sports Injuries
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Are Carbon Plate Running Shoes Bad for Your Feet?
Carbon-plated “super shoes” started out as elite racing shoes and are now a common sight at parkrun — and running patients often ask me whether the thing that made them faster could be what is making their foot hurt. The research shows the performance benefit is real and well measured, while the injury concern rests...
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Fixing Lisfranc injuries – screws or tightropes?
When a Lisfranc injury in the middle of the foot needs surgery, the bones can be held in place with metal screws and plates, or with a TightRope – a strong braided cord with a small button at each end that works more like the original ligament. For injuries that affect only the ligament, current...
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My Ankle Sprain Still Hurts Months Later: What’s Going On?
Still having symptoms months after an ankle sprain is common, and recovery carries on improving for a full year. This guide covers the normal recovery timeline, when it is worth asking for a proper assessment, and the injuries a “simple sprain” can sometimes hide, from chronic ankle instability to a missed high ankle sprain.
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Ankle Replacement Surgery in London: What You Need to Know
Ankle replacement surgery in London: a comprehensive guide by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, North London. Learn about total ankle replacement, who needs it, recovery, sports injuries, and why Mr Welck is one of London's foremost ankle replacement specialists.