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# Matthew Welck

Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon London & North London

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://matthewwelck.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Foot & Ankle Surgery Blog](https://matthewwelck.com/blog/) - Blog by Mr Matthew Welck, leading London foot & ankle surgeon. Expert in ankle replacement, total ankle replacement & sports injuries at RNOH, North London & Hertfordshire.
- [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.
- [Top 5 Foot and Ankle Surgeons in London & North London (2026 Guide)](https://matthewwelck.com/top-foot-ankle-surgeons-london-north-london/) - Discover the top foot & ankle surgeons in London & North London for 2026. Expert guide to finding the best ankle replacement, sports injuries & foot surgery specialists.
- [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
- [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.

## 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/) - Expert pes cavus (high arch foot) treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. Sports injuries, ankle replacement & deformity 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [The Practice](https://matthewwelck.com/the-practice/) - Top, best, leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon. Mr Matthew Welck — RNOH Stanmore. Private clinics: Marylebone, Stanmore & Hertfordshire.
- [Plantar fibroma](https://matthewwelck.com/plantar-fibroma/) - Expert guide to plantar fibroma & Ledderhose disease by Mr Matthew Welck — leading London foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH. NHS & private, London & North London.
- [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
- [About](https://matthewwelck.com/about/) - Mr Matthew Welck — Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, RNOH Stanmore. UCL Honorary Professor & BOFAS Education Committee member. Biography, awards & publications.
- [Appointments](https://matthewwelck.com/appointments/) - Book a consultation with Mr Matthew Welck — top, best leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon in North London and Hertfordshire. Call today.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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/)
- [Stanmore Foot & Ankle Specialists – Expert Foot & Ankle Surgery in London](https://matthewwelck.com/stanmore-foot-ankle-specialists/) - Mr Matthew Welck — top, best, leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon. Founding member of SFAS at RNOH, serving North London & Hertfordshire.
- [FAQs](https://matthewwelck.com/faqs/) - Patient FAQs answered by Mr Matthew Welck — top, best leading London ankle replacement & foot and ankle surgeon serving North London and Hertfordshire.
- [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
- [Publications — Mr Matthew Welck | Research & Peer-Reviewed Papers](https://matthewwelck.com/publications/) - Top London foot & ankle surgeon. Expert in total ankle replacement, sports injuries & reconstruction. Tertiary referral at RNOH, 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.
- [Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Pathology](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/flexor-hallucis-longus-tendon-pathology/) - Expert flexor hallucis longus tendon pathology treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon & sports injury expert.
- [Osteochondral lesions of the Talus](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/osteochondral-lesions-of-the-talus/) - Expert osteochondral lesion of the talus treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon & sports injury expert at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Distal fibula fracture](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/distal-fibula-fracture/) - Expert distal fibula fracture & ankle sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Stress Fracture](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/stress-fracture/) - Expert stress fracture & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Navicular Fracture](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/navicular-fracture/) - Expert navicular fracture & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Navicular Stress Fracture](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/navicular-stress-fracture/) - Expert navicular stress fracture & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Sesamoid Fracture / Sesamoiditis](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/sesamoid-fracture-sesamoiditis/) - Expert sesamoid fracture & sesamoiditis treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon. Sports injury expert at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Sever's Disease](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/servers-disease/) - Expert Sever's disease treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Heel pain in children.
- [Metatarsalgia](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/metatarsalgia/) - Expert metatarsalgia treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Book a consultation today.
- [Callosity](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/callosity/) - Expert callosity (callus) treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Book a consultation today.
- [Nail Deformity](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/nail-deformity/) - Expert nail deformity treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Mallet Toe](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/mallet-toe/) - Expert mallet toe treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Surgical & conservative options.
- [Hammer toe](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/hammer-toe/) - Expert hammer toe surgery in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Book a consultation today.
- [Friebergs Disease](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/friebergs-disease/) - Expert Freiberg's disease treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, specialist foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
- [Gout](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/gout/) - Expert gout treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore. Specialist in foot & ankle conditions.
- [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.
- [Peroneal Tendon Tear](https://matthewwelck.com/treatments-and-conditions/peroneal-tendon-tear/) - Expert peroneal tendon tear & sports injury treatment in London & North London. Mr Matthew Welck, consultant foot & ankle surgeon at RNOH Stanmore.
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## Profiles

- [Dr Maria Sebastian FRCA](https://matthewwelck.com/profile/dr-maria-sebastian-frca/) - Specialist Interest in Regional Anaesthesia and Nerve Blocks
- [Natalia Seaton](https://matthewwelck.com/profile/natalia-seaton/)
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- [Dr Sanjeevan Shanmuganathan](https://matthewwelck.com/profile/dr-sanjeevan-shanmuganathan/) - Specialist Interest in Regional Anaesthesia and Nerve Blocks Dr Sanjeevan Shanmuganathan is a consultant in anaesthetics and acute pain at the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital in Stanmore. His main interest is the delivery and teaching of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (USGRA) and has undertaken fellowship training in Nottingham. He commonly uses UGSRA in foot and ankle surgery to help
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## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://matthewwelck.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Ankle Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/category/ankle-surgery/) - Expert articles and guides on ankle surgery in London, including total ankle replacement, ankle fusion, ankle arthritis treatment, and ankle reconstruction — by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, North London.
- [Ankle Replacement](https://matthewwelck.com/category/ankle-replacement/) - Guides and patient information on total ankle replacement surgery (ankle arthroplasty) in London and North London — by Mr Matthew Welck, one of the UK’s leading ankle replacement surgeons at the RNOH.
- [Foot Surgery](https://matthewwelck.com/category/foot-surgery/) - Articles on foot surgery in London, including bunion surgery, flatfoot reconstruction, hallux rigidus, and toe deformity correction — by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London.
- [Sports Injuries](https://matthewwelck.com/category/sports-injuries/) - Specialist advice on sports injuries of the foot and ankle in London — including Achilles tendon rupture, ankle ligament injuries, osteochondral lesions, and return to sport — by Mr Matthew Welck, sports injury specialist, North London.
- [Foot & Ankle Surgeon London](https://matthewwelck.com/category/foot-ankle-surgeon-london/) - Resources and insights from Mr Matthew Welck — one of London’s top consultant foot and ankle surgeons — covering treatments, patient guides, and surgical expertise across North London and Central London.

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