Resources
Foot & Ankle Surgeon London & North London — Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
This resources page provides expert clinical materials, patient guides, physiotherapy rehabilitation protocols, and GP educational resources for foot and ankle surgery in London — including ankle replacement, ankle arthritis, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, Achilles tendon problems, ankle ligament injuries, flat foot, bunion surgery, and all conditions treated by Mr Welck across London and North London.
Patient Resources — Foot & Ankle Surgery with Mr Matthew Welck, London & North London
The following expert patient information leaflets have been prepared by Mr Matthew Welck — a leading foot and ankle surgeon in London and North London — to support patients before, during, and after surgery. Each guide covers a specific condition or procedure treated by Mr Welck, helping you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery pathway. Download the guide most relevant to your care.
Patient Information Leaflets — Foot & Ankle Surgery with Mr Matthew Welck, London
- Guide to Risks of Forefoot Surgery — Bunion, Toe Deformity & Metatarsal Procedures (Mr Matthew Welck, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London)
- Guide to Risks of Hindfoot Surgery — Ankle Replacement, Ankle Fusion & Hindfoot Reconstruction (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
- Preparing for Foot & Ankle Surgery — What to Expect Before, During & After Your Operation (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
- General Anaesthetic for Foot & Ankle Surgery — Patient Guide (Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, London)
- Looking After Your Plaster Cast After Foot & Ankle Surgery — Patient Care Guide (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
- Advice on Flying After Foot & Ankle Surgery — DVT Risk, Timing & Travel Guidance (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
- Steroid Injections for Foot & Ankle Conditions — Patient Information Leaflet (Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London)
- Recommended Products Guide — Foot & Ankle Surgery Recovery Equipment & Aids (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
- Achilles Tendinopathy Exercises — Patient Exercise Sheet (Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London)
- Calf Stretches Exercises — Patient Exercise Sheet (Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London)
- Download: Pain Diary (PDF)
GP Resources — Referring Patients to a Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & North London
Virtual Foot & Ankle Examination — Resources for GPs (London & North London)
- Virtual Foot and Ankle Examination Guide for Clinicians — Mr Matthew Welck, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London
- Telemedicine Foot and Ankle — Patient Guide for Virtual Consultations (London & North London)
- YouTube: Patient Guide to Virtual Foot & Ankle Consultation with Mr Matthew Welck, London
GP Educational Talks — Foot & Ankle Conditions, London & North London
Mr Matthew Welck regularly delivers educational talks to General Practitioners (GPs) across London and North London, covering foot and ankle conditions, clinical examination, referral pathways, and surgical management. These presentations are designed to support GPs in the assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate referral of patients with foot and ankle problems to a specialist foot and ankle surgeon in London.
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Ankle Arthritis: Diagnosis, Management & Ankle Replacement Surgery — GP Educational Talk (Mr Matthew Welck)
A comprehensive educational presentation for GPs covering the diagnosis and management of ankle arthritis, including conservative treatment, total ankle replacement versus ankle fusion, and criteria for referral to a foot and ankle surgeon in London.
Foot and Ankle Deformity: Flat Foot, High Arch & Hindfoot Alignment — GP Educational Talk (Mr Matthew Welck)
GP education talk covering adult-acquired flat foot (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction / PTTD), pes cavus, and hindfoot malalignment. Includes clinical assessment, imaging findings, and surgical correction options available in London and North London.
Tendon Problems of the Foot and Ankle: Achilles, Peroneal & Tibialis Posterior — GP Educational Talk (Mr Matthew Welck)
Comprehensive GP education talk on tendon pathology, covering Achilles tendinopathy, Achilles tendon rupture, peroneal tendon tears, and tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction — including management pathways and referral criteria for London and North London GPs.
Common Foot and Ankle Conditions: Top Tips for GPs — Mr Welck, Spire Bushey Hospital, North London
Practical GP education talk delivered at Spire Bushey Hospital, North London. Covers the most common foot and ankle presentations in primary care, clinical pearls, red flags, and referral guidance for GPs in North London and Hertfordshire.
Ankle Fractures: Assessment, Referral & Management for GPs — Mr Matthew Welck, London
GP education presentation covering ankle fracture assessment using Ottawa rules, classification systems, initial management, and referral criteria. Guidance on urgent versus routine orthopaedic referral and what to expect from surgical management of ankle fractures.
Changes in Foot and Ankle Surgery Around Covid-19 — Guidance for GPs (Mr Welck, London)
GP guidance talk addressing how foot and ankle surgical services adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic, including changes to outpatient assessments, virtual consultations, prioritisation of surgical cases, and safe referral pathways.
Foot & Ankle Conditions for GPs — Mr Welck & Mr Cullen, Spire Bushey, North London
Joint GP education evening at Spire Bushey Hospital, North London, with Mr Matthew Welck (Foot & Ankle Surgeon) and Mr Nick Cullen. Covers a broad range of foot and ankle conditions with practical referral and management guidance for North London GPs.
Virtual Consultations, Red Flags & Foot and Ankle Examination for GPs — Mr Welck, London (2021)
GP education talk covering effective virtual foot and ankle consultations, recognition of red flag symptoms requiring urgent referral, and remote clinical assessment. Relevant for GPs conducting telephone and video consultations across London and North London.
Foot and Ankle Clinical Examination for GPs — Mr Matthew Welck, London (June 2021)
Detailed GP education presentation on the systematic clinical examination of the foot and ankle. Covers look, feel, move assessment, special tests, and common examination findings — and how these guide referral and management decisions in primary care.
Common Foot and Ankle Conditions for GPs — Mr Matthew Welck, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, London (October 2021)
GP education talk covering the most common foot and ankle conditions in primary care including plantar fasciitis, bunion (hallux valgus), Morton’s neuroma, Achilles problems, and ankle arthritis — with management algorithms and referral pathways for London GPs.
Foot and Ankle Conditions for GPs — Mr Welck & Mr Cullen, Spire Bushey, North London (January 2022)
GP education evening at Spire Bushey Hospital (January 2022) with Mr Matthew Welck and Mr Nick Cullen. Covers current best practice in managing common foot and ankle conditions, updated surgical techniques, and referral pathways for North London and Hertfordshire GPs.
Resources for Physiotherapists — Foot & Ankle Surgery London & North London
Post-Operative Rehabilitation — Foot & Ankle Surgery, London
Physiotherapy Educational Talks — Foot & Ankle Surgery, London & North London
Mr Matthew Welck delivers educational talks to physiotherapists and sports medicine clinicians on the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. These presentations support physiotherapists in understanding when surgery is indicated, what surgery involves, and how to optimise post-operative rehabilitation for their patients.
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Foot and Ankle Fractures & Sports Injuries — Physiotherapy Educational Talk (BodyBalance Physiotherapy, London)
Educational talk by Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, delivered to physiotherapists at BodyBalance Physiotherapy, London. Covers the assessment and management of foot and ankle fractures and sports injuries, including stress fractures, ligament injuries, and return-to-sport rehabilitation protocols.
Chronic Ankle Instability & Ankle Ligament Injuries — Physiotherapy Educational Talk (The Physio Clinic, London)
Educational presentation by Mr Matthew Welck to physiotherapists at The Physio Clinic, London. Covers chronic ankle instability (CAI), lateral ligament injuries (ATFL/CFL), conservative rehabilitation approaches, and surgical options including ankle ligament reconstruction for patients who fail physiotherapy.
Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle — Physiotherapy Educational Talk (ISEH, London)
Educational talk by Mr Matthew Welck at the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH), London. Covers sports injuries of the foot and ankle including Achilles tendon pathology, peroneal tendon tears, ankle impingement, osteochondral lesions, and Lisfranc injuries. Aimed at sports physiotherapists and sports medicine clinicians.
Patient Videos — Foot & Ankle Surgery with Mr Matthew Welck, London & North London
Watch real patient stories and expert educational videos about foot and ankle surgery from Mr Matthew Welck, Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon in London and North London. These videos provide insight into conditions, procedures, and recovery — helping patients across London and North London make informed decisions about foot and ankle surgery, ankle replacement, sports injuries, and more.
Patient Story: 2 Years After Ankle Fusion Surgery — Outcome & Recovery (Mr Matthew Welck, London)
A patient shares their experience two years after ankle fusion surgery (ankle arthrodesis) performed by Mr Matthew Welck at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, North London. Ankle fusion is an effective surgical treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis and is performed by Mr Welck as an alternative to ankle replacement in selected patients in London and North London.
Book an Appointment with Mr Matthew Welck — Leading Foot & Ankle Surgeon in London & North London
Mr Matthew Welck is one of London’s leading Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeons, specialising in ankle replacement surgery, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, Achilles tendon repair, ankle arthritis, bunion surgery, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction. He holds private clinics at leading hospitals across London and North London: HCA The Princess Grace Hospital (Marylebone, Central London), Spire Bushey (North London), the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Private Patients Unit (Stanmore, North London), and HCA The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront. Urgent appointments are available. All major private health insurers accepted. NHS referrals welcome. Self-pay patients welcome.
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