# Matthew Welck

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Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon London & North London

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## Posts

- [Foot & Ankle Surgery Blog](https://matthewwelck.com/blog/): Foot & ankle surgery blog by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Surgeon at the RNOH — ankle replacement, sports injuries, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [How to Choose a Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London](https://matthewwelck.com/top-foot-ankle-surgeons-london-north-london/): A practical guide to choosing a foot and ankle surgeon in London, covering qualifications, subspecialty experience and questions to ask at consultation.
- [Ankle Replacement Surgery in London: What You Need to Know](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-replacement-surgery-in-london-what-you-need-to-know/): Complete guide to ankle replacement surgery in London & North London. Expert advice from Mr Matthew Welck, leading ankle replacement surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Injections for Ankle Arthritis: A Guide for Patients](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-arthritis-injections-blog/): What does the evidence actually show about steroid, gel, PRP, Botox and stem-cell injections for ankle arthritis? A short patient guide by Mr Matthew Welck.
- [Hammer Toes and Claw Toes: Why They Happen and What Can Be Done](https://matthewwelck.com/hammer-toes-claw-toes-blog/): A bent toe is rarely the whole problem — it's often a sign of a bunion, a torn ligament under the joint, or a tight calf pulling more weight onto the front of the foot. This article explains the difference between hammer, claw and crossover toes, when non-surgical treatment is enough, and what the evidence actually says about wires versus the newer internal implants.
- [Why Padel Players Keep Ending Up in My Clinic... What Every Player Needs to Know](https://matthewwelck.com/why-padel-players-keep-ending-up-in-my-clinic-what-every-player-needs-to-know/): Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK — but behind the boom in popularity lies a surge in foot and ankle injuries that I'm seeing every week in my clinic. From ankle sprains and Achilles tendinopathy to stress fractures and ligament tears, the explosive lateral movements, hard court surfaces, and often inadequate
- [Bunion Surgery Recovery: What Actually Happens, Week by Week](https://matthewwelck.com/bunion-surgery-recovery-blog/): Bunion surgery is often described as a six-week recovery, but the honest picture is closer to six months. Most people are walking in a protective shoe from day one and back in normal trainers by 6 to 10 weeks, yet the swelling, stiffness and final shape of the foot take far longer to settle. Our
- [Stiff, Painful Big Toe: Understanding Hallux Rigidus and Your Options](https://matthewwelck.com/hallux-rigidus-stiff-painful-big-toe/): A patient guide to hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis) by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, serving London and Hertfordshire.
- [Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts in the Morning, and What Actually Works](https://matthewwelck.com/plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain-morning-blog/): Sharp pain under the heel with your first few steps out of bed, easing as you move about and returning after you have been sitting, is the classic pattern of plantar fasciitis. Despite the name it is not really an inflammation but wear where the band of tissue meets the heel bone, which is why
- [Still in Pain After Foot or Ankle Surgery: Why, and What to Do Next](https://matthewwelck.com/still-in-pain-after-foot-or-ankle-surgery-why-and-what-to-do-next/): Recovery from foot and ankle surgery takes longer than most people are told, and being uncomfortable at three or four months is common rather than a sign that something has gone wrong. But pain that carries on always has a reason — time and healing, the way the foot lines up, an irritated nerve, a
- [Burning Pain in the Ball of Your Foot: Is It Morton's Neuroma?](https://matthewwelck.com/mortons-neuroma-burning-pain-blog/): A burning or electric pain between the third and fourth toes, often described as walking on a pebble, is usually put down to a Morton's neuroma. The evidence tells a more complicated story: nerve thickening shows up on scans in a large proportion of people with no pain at all, so a scan finding on
- [Wearable Technology for the Foot and Ankle: Where Are We in 2026?](https://matthewwelck.com/wearable-technology-foot-ankle-2026-blog/): Smartwatches, sensor insoles and movement trackers are reshaping foot and ankle care. Mr Matthew Welck reviews the wearable tech worth knowing in 2026.
- [Weight-Bearing CT: What It Shows That an X-Ray Can't](https://matthewwelck.com/weight-bearing-ct-blog/): A weight-bearing CT scan shows foot and ankle alignment problems a standard X-ray can miss. Mr Matthew Welck explains how WBCT works.
- [The Midfoot Injury That Gets Missed: Lisfranc Explained](https://matthewwelck.com/the-midfoot-injury-that-gets-missed-lisfranc-explained/): A missed Lisfranc injury often looks like a stubborn midfoot sprain. Matthew Welck explains the warning signs, with a link to the full patient guide.
- [Flat Feet: When Do They Actually Need Treating?](https://matthewwelck.com/flat-feet-when-do-they-actually-need-treating-blog/): Most flat feet need no treatment at all — a low arch you've always had is simply a foot shape, not a disease. But when an arch that used to be there starts to flatten, usually on one side and usually in midlife, that's a different, progressive condition, and one that responds far better to
- [My Ankle Sprain Still Hurts Months Later: What's Going On?](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-sprain-still-hurts-months-later/): Ankle sprain still painful months on? A consultant foot and ankle surgeon explains the normal recovery curve, what gets missed, and when to seek an assessment.
- [Achilles Tendon Rupture: Do You Need Surgery, or Will a Boot Do?](https://matthewwelck.com/achilles-tendon-rupture-surgery-or-boot-blog/): Torn your Achilles? Consultant foot & ankle surgeon Mr Matthew Welck on whether you need surgery or a walking boot, plus recovery time and specialist advice.
- [How Long Does an Ankle Replacement Last?](https://matthewwelck.com/how-long-ankle-replacement-last-blog/): One of the first questions patients ask about a total ankle replacement is how long it will last. The honest answer is a range rather than a single figure, and it depends on the implant, the alignment achieved at surgery and how the ankle is looked after afterwards. In our latest patient guide, we set
- [Why Does My Ankle Keep Giving Way?](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-giving-way-blog/): Do you feel like your ankle keeps rolling or wobbling, even long after your original sprain has healed? A recurring sense that your ankle cannot be trusted on uneven ground is one of the most common concerns we see in clinic, and it usually has an identifiable, treatable cause. In our latest patient guide, we
- [What Will I Be Able to Do After My Ankle Replacement?](https://matthewwelck.com/what-will-i-be-able-to-do-after-my-ankle-replacement/): Mr Matthew Welck, leading London ankle replacement surgeon at RNOH. Recovery & return to sport after ankle replacement. WBCT planning. London, North London.
- [How Long Will My Ankle Replacement Last?](https://matthewwelck.com/how-long-will-my-ankle-replacement-last/): Mr Matthew Welck — leading London ankle replacement surgeon, expert in WBCT-guided foot & ankle reconstruction, tertiary referral foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH. London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Ankle Replacement vs Ankle Fusion in London: Which Is Right for You?](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-replacement-vs-ankle-fusion-in-london-which-is-right-for-you/): Compare ankle replacement vs ankle fusion with Mr Matthew Welck — Leading London ankle replacement surgeon & tertiary referral foot & ankle specialist at RNOH.
- [What Is the Right Age to Have an Ankle Replacement?](https://matthewwelck.com/right-age-ankle-replacement-blog/): Patient blog: is there a minimum age for ankle replacement? A registry-evidence review by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London.

## Pages

- [Home](https://matthewwelck.com/): Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore, BOFAS Education Committee member. Ankle replacement & sports injury surgery, North London.
- [Pes Cavus (High Arch Foot): A Patient Guide](https://matthewwelck.com/pes-cavus-high-arch-foot/): Pes cavus (high arch foot) specialist, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. Surgical & non-surgical care.
- [Treatments & Conditions](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/): Top, best, leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon. Mr Matthew Welck — RNOH Stanmore. Ankle replacement, sports injuries & all conditions.
- [Plantar fasciitis](https://matthewwelck.com/plantar-fasciitis-6/): Plantar fasciitis & heel pain specialist, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. Shockwave & surgery.
- [Achilles Tendonitis](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/achilles-tendonitis-tendinopathy/): Expert foot & ankle surgeon in London, North London & Hertfordshire. Mr Matthew Welck treats Achilles tendonitis, sports injuries & more at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Chronic Achilles Rupture](https://matthewwelck.com/chronic-achilles-rupture/): Expert guide to chronic Achilles tendon rupture repair by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH & UCL — London & North London. Reconstruction for missed & neglected Achilles tears.
- [Achilles Tendon Rupture: Do You Need Surgery, or Will a Boot Do?](https://matthewwelck.com/achilles-tendon-rupture-surgery-or-boot/): Consultant foot & ankle surgeon Mr Matthew Welck (RNOH, London) on Achilles rupture: surgery vs a walking boot, recovery time and what the evidence shows.
- [Why Does My Ankle Keep Giving Way?](https://matthewwelck.com/why-does-my-ankle-keep-giving-way/): Persistent ankle rolling can signal chronic ankle instability. Read the causes, treatment and when to seek advice from Matthew Welck, Ankle Surgeon, London.
- [The Practice](https://matthewwelck.com/the-practice/): A leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon. Mr Matthew Welck — RNOH Stanmore. Private clinics: Marylebone, Stanmore & Hertfordshire.
- [Achilles Tendon Rupture](https://matthewwelck.com/achilles-tendon-rupture/): Expert treatment for Achilles tendon rupture & torn Achilles in London & Hertfordshire. Mr Matthew Welck — leading Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore & UCL. Surgical repair, non-surgical & sports injuries. Book today.
- [Fifth metatarsal fractures](https://matthewwelck.com/fifth-metatarsal-fractures/): Fifth metatarsal & Jones fracture guide by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. Expert care: London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Midfoot Arthritis](https://matthewwelck.com/midfoot-arthritis/): Top foot & ankle surgeon for midfoot arthritis & fusion surgery in London, North London & Hertfordshire. Mr Matthew Welck — RNOH Stanmore & UCL specialist.
- [Flatfoot (Pes Planus)](https://matthewwelck.com/flatfoot-pes-planus/): Expert flat foot (pes planus) treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at RNOH Stanmore — offers full reconstruction, orthotics & surgery for adult flat foot & fallen arches. Serving London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Total Ankle Replacement](https://matthewwelck.com/total-ankle-replacement/): Top foot & ankle surgeon for total ankle replacement in London, North London & Hertfordshire. Mr Matthew Welck — RNOH Stanmore & UCL specialist.
- [Publications — Mr Matthew Welck | Research & Peer-Reviewed Papers](https://matthewwelck.com/publications/): Peer-reviewed publications by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon specialising in total ankle replacement, sports injuries and complex reconstruction at RNOH.
- [Bunionette (Tailor’s Bunion)](https://matthewwelck.com/bunionette-tailors-bunion/): Patient guide to bunionettes (tailor’s bunion) by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London: causes, classification and keyhole surgery.
- [What Is the Right Age to Have an Ankle Replacement?](https://matthewwelck.com/right-age-for-ankle-replacement/): Expert Patient Guide · Foot & Ankle Surgeon London & North London What Is the Right Age to Have an Ankle Replacement? There is no official minimum age for ankle replacement surgery. Here is what the largest registry study so far — over 18,500 procedures across three countries — actually shows about age, risk and
- [Injections for Ankle Arthritis: A Guide for Patients](https://matthewwelck.com/injections-for-ankle-arthritis/): Patient blog on ankle arthritis injections — steroid, gel, PRP, Botox and stem cell — by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London.
- [Non-operative Protocol for Achilles Rupture](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/non-operative-protocol-for-achilles-rupture/): Achilles tendon rupture: a patient guide to non-operative recovery from this common sports injury, by Mr Matthew Welck, leading Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & Hertfordshire.
- [Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibia (Tibial Plafond)](https://matthewwelck.com/osteochondral-lesions-tibia/): Expert guide to osteochondral lesions of the tibia by Mr Matthew Welck, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London — causes, sports injuries, diagnosis and treatment.
- [Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (Talar Cartilage Injuries)](https://matthewwelck.com/osteochondral-lesions-talus/): Guide to osteochondral lesions of the talus (talar cartilage injuries) by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London & North London.
- [Accessory Navicular Syndrome](https://matthewwelck.com/accessory-navicular-syndrome/): Expert guide to accessory navicular syndrome by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon (RNOH, London & North London). Causes, diagnosis, the Kidner procedure & recovery.
- [The Midfoot Injury That Gets Missed: Lisfranc Explained](https://matthewwelck.com/lisfranc-injury-explained/): A Lisfranc injury is often mistaken for a midfoot sprain. A London foot and ankle surgeon explains the warning signs and how weight-bearing CT confirms it.
- [Decompression Osteotomy for Hallux Rigidus](https://matthewwelck.com/decompression-osteotomy-for-hallux-rigidus/): Joint-preserving surgery for big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus). Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & North London, explains benefits, recovery and risks.
- [Ganglion Cysts of the Foot & Ankle](https://matthewwelck.com/ganglion-cysts-foot-ankle/): Symptoms, causes and treatment options for ganglion cysts of the foot and ankle, from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London.
- [Glomus Tumours of the Foot](https://matthewwelck.com/glomus-tumours-of-the-foot/): Painful lump under the toenail? Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon (RNOH & UCL, London), explains glomus tumour symptoms, MRI & surgery.
- [Mortons neuroma](https://matthewwelck.com/mortons-neuroma-2/): Expert Morton's neuroma treatment in London. Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Injections & surgery. Book today.
- [Burning Pain in the Ball of Your Foot: Is It Morton's Neuroma?](https://matthewwelck.com/mortons-neuroma-burning-pain-ball-of-foot/): Burning pain or numbness in the ball of your foot? A consultant foot and ankle surgeon explains Morton's neuroma, why scans mislead, and what treatment works.
- [Chronic Syndesmosis Injury (Chronic High Ankle Instability)](https://matthewwelck.com/chronic-syndesmosis-injury/): Chronic syndesmosis injury (high ankle instability): diagnosis, WBCT and surgery from Mr Matthew Welck, tertiary referral Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH, London.
- [Wearable Technology for the Foot and Ankle: Where Are We in 2026?](https://matthewwelck.com/wearable-technology-foot-ankle-2026/): Where has wearable technology delivered for the foot and ankle? A consultant surgeon reviews the evidence on smart insoles, step counts and gait sensors.
- [Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/midsubstance-achilles-tendonitis/): Expert guide to midsubstance (noninsertional) Achilles tendonitis and tendinopathy by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH & UCL — London & North London. Diagnosis, physiotherapy & surgery.
- [Weight-Bearing CT: What It Shows That an X-Ray Can't](https://matthewwelck.com/weight-bearing-ct-what-it-shows-that-an-x-ray-cant/): What is a weight-bearing CT and what does it show that an X-ray cannot? A consultant foot and ankle surgeon explains the scan, the radiation dose and its uses.
- [Syndesmosis Injury (High Ankle Sprains)](https://matthewwelck.com/syndesmosis-injury-high-ankle-sprains/): High ankle sprain & syndesmosis specialist, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH. Surgical & non-surgical care.
- [Assessing Your Risk Factors for Blood Clots After Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/assessing-your-risk-factors-for-blood-clots-after-surgery/): A patient guide to VTE (blood clot) risk assessment before surgery, from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH, London.
- [Resources](https://matthewwelck.com/resources/): Patient guides, GP talks & physio resources from Mr Welck — top leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon in North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/tibialis-anterior-tendonitis/): Expert guide to tibialis anterior tendonitis (tendinopathy) by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London & North London. Causes, symptoms & care
- [Still in Pain After Foot or Ankle Surgery: Why, and What to Do Next](https://matthewwelck.com/still-in-pain-after-foot-or-ankle-surgery-why-and-what-to-do-next/): Still in pain after foot or ankle surgery? A consultant foot and ankle surgeon explains the causes, what a proper reassessment involves, and when to seek advice.
- [Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts in the Morning, and What Actually Works](https://matthewwelck.com/plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain-morning/): Plantar fasciitis and morning heel pain explained by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London: causes, treatment and when to see a specialist
- [Turf Toe](https://matthewwelck.com/turf-toe/): Turf toe (big toe & plantar plate injury) care from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH — London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Lisfranc Injuries](https://matthewwelck.com/lisfranc-injuries/): Expert Lisfranc (midfoot) injury care from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, London. Serving London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Bunion Surgery Recovery: What Actually Happens, Week by Week](https://matthewwelck.com/bunion-surgery-recovery/): Bunion (hallux valgus) surgery recovery explained week by week by Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, London.
- [About](https://matthewwelck.com/about/): Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. UCL Honorary Professor & BOFAS Education Committee member. Biography, awards & publications.
- [Ankle Fusion](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-fusion-2/): Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) for end-stage ankle arthritis. Mr Matthew Welck, London ankle replacement & foot & ankle surgeon, tertiary referral at RNOH.
- [How Long Does an Ankle Replacement Last?](https://matthewwelck.com/how-long-does-an-ankle-replacement-last/): How long does a total ankle replacement last? Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London, reviews the registry survival data.
- [Ankle Arthroscopy](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-arthroscopy-page/): Ankle arthroscopy (keyhole ankle surgery) explained by Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & North London. A patient's guide.
- [Appointments](https://matthewwelck.com/appointments/): Book a consultation with Mr Matthew Welck — leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon in North London and Hertfordshire. Call today.
- [1ST MTP (Big toe) Fusion surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/1st-mtp-big-toe-fusion-surgery/): Expert guide to first MTP fusion surgery for hallux rigidus. Leading London foot & ankle surgeon Mr Matthew Welck at RNOH, Stanmore. London & North London.
- [FAQs](https://matthewwelck.com/faqs/): Patient FAQs answered by Mr Matthew Welck, a leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon serving North London and Hertfordshire.
- [Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists – Expert Foot & Ankle Surgery in London](https://matthewwelck.com/stanmore-foot-ankle-specialists/): Mr Matthew Welck — a leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon. Founding member of SFAS at RNOH, serving North London & Hertfordshire.
- [TTC (tibiotalocalcaneal) fusion](https://matthewwelck.com/ttc-tibiotalocalcaneal-fusion/): TTC fusion explained by Mr Matthew Welck, tertiary referral foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH, London, for complex hindfoot reconstruction and revision surgery.
- [Triple Fusion](https://matthewwelck.com/triple-fusion/): Mr Matthew Welck, leading London ankle replacement surgeon, explains triple hindfoot fusion surgery for patients in London, North London and Hertfordshire.
- [Flexible Flat Foot Correction](https://matthewwelck.com/flexible-flat-foot-correction/): Flexible flat foot correction in London: surgery, recovery and risks explained by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon.
- [Tibio-talar Impingement](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/tibio-talar-impingement/): Expert tibio-talar impingement & ankle surgery in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Sports injury specialist.
- [Ankle Arthritis & Total Ankle Replacement](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/ankle-osteoarthritis/): Expert guide to ankle arthritis and total ankle replacement by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, London.
- [Hallux Rigidus (Big Toe Arthritis)](https://matthewwelck.com/hallux-rigidus-big-toe-arthritis/): Hallux rigidus & big toe arthritis specialist, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH. Cheilectomy, MTP fusion & more.
- [Freibergs Disease](https://matthewwelck.com/freibergs-disease/): Freiberg's disease guide by Matthew Welck, leading London ankle replacement & reconstruction surgeon, RNOH Stanmore consultant with WBCT expertise.
- [Gastrocnemius (Calf) Release Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/gastrocnemius-calf-release-surgery/): Calf (gastrocnemius) release surgery guide by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London & North London — what to expect and recovery
- [Cavus (high arched) foot surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/cavus-high-arched-foot-surgery/): Cavus (high-arched) foot surgery explained by Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London & North London — treatment, recovery and risks.
- [Silastic Big Toe (1st MTPJ) Replacement](https://matthewwelck.com/silastic-big-toe-1st-mtpj-replacement/): Leading London foot & ankle surgeon Mr Matthew Welck performs silastic MTP joint replacement for hallux rigidus. Ankle replacement & sports injury specialist.
- [Foot Drop](https://matthewwelck.com/foot-drop/): Foot drop treatment, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH — nerve, tendon transfer & ankle replacement expertise.
- [Sever's disease](https://matthewwelck.com/severs-disease/): Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) — heel pain in active children, London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH.
- [Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle](https://matthewwelck.com/stress-fractures-foot-ankle/): Stress fractures of the foot & ankle explained by Mr Matthew Welck, leading London foot & ankle surgeon and ankle replacement specialist, RNOH Stanmore & UCL.
- [Lesser Toe Problems](https://matthewwelck.com/lesser-toe-problems/): Claw toe, hammer toe, mallet toe & crossover toe: causes, symptoms and treatment from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London & North London.
- [Bunions (Hallux Valgus)](https://matthewwelck.com/bunions-hallux-valgus/): Bunion surgery by Mr Welck — top-rated foot & ankle surgeon in London, North London & Hertfordshire. Expert in hallux valgus, sports injuries & ankle. Book now.
- [Peroneal Tendon Disorders](https://matthewwelck.com/peroneal-tendon-disorders/): Peroneal tendon dislocation & tears: expert diagnosis and surgery by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon (RNOH, UCL). London, North London & Herts.
- [Lateral (Outer) Ankle Ligament Injuries](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/lateral-outer-ankle-ligament-injuries/): Expert ankle sprain & ligament injury care from one of London & North London's top foot and ankle surgeons. Mr Matthew Welck, sports injury specialist.
- [Morton’s Neuroma Excision or Release](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/mortons-neuroma-surgery/): Morton’s neuroma surgery by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the RNOH, serving London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Insertional Achilles Tendon & Haglund's Resection Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/insertional-achilles-tendon-haglunds-resection-surgery/): Haglund’s resection surgery London. Mr Matthew Welck, RNOH foot & ankle consultant. Achilles tendinopathy specialist. NHS & private, London & Hertfordshire.
- [Ankle Ligament Repair (Brostrom)](https://matthewwelck.com/ankle-ligament-repair-brostrom/): Leading London foot & ankle surgeon Mr Matthew Welck offers expert Brostrom ankle ligament repair for sports injuries & chronic ankle instability. RNOH Stanmore.
- [Patient Guide for Forefoot Surgery with Mr Welck — What to Expect Before, During and After Your Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/patient-guide-forefoot-surgery/): Expert patient guide to forefoot surgery by Mr Matthew Welck, leading Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. London, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [CV](https://matthewwelck.com/cv/): Download the CV of Mr Matthew Welck, London's leading consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. Specialist in total ankle replacement, complex reconstruction, weight-bearing CT (WBCT) guided surgery, and sports injuries. Tertiary referral surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), serving London, North London and Hertfordshire.
- [Foot and Ankle Injuries in Padel: Common Injuries and How to Prevent Them](https://matthewwelck.com/foot-ankle-injuries-padel/): Mr Matthew Welck — London's leading ankle replacement & foot surgeon. WBCT expert, sports injuries. Tertiary referral at RNOH. North London & Hertfordshire.
- [Ankle Ligament Repair (Brostrom)](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/ankle-ligament-repair-brostrom/)
- [Claw Toe](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/claw-toe/): Expert claw toe treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Surgical & non-surgical options.
- [Subtalar Osteoarthritis](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/subtalar-osteoarthritis/): Expert subtalar osteoarthritis & ankle arthritis treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Os-Trigonum Syndrome](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/os-trigonum-syndrome/): Expert os-trigonum syndrome & ankle sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Tibialis Posterior Sprain](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/tibialis-posterior-sprain/): Expert tibialis posterior sprain & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Awards Summary](https://matthewwelck.com/awards-summary/): Mr Matthew Welck — leading London foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Specialist in ankle replacement & sports injuries. Serving North London & Hertfordshire
- [Ankle Ligament Injury (medial)](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/ankle-ligament-injury-medial/): Expert medial ankle ligament injury & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
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