Lisfranc injuries rate among the worst & most debilitating of foot & ankle injuries. Up to 60% of patients in some studies report residual pain and the injury is missed in approximately 20% of cases. Take a look at our video below for information regarding this troublesome injury... #lisfrancinjury #lisfrancfracture #tarsometatarsal #footfracture #footinjury #midfootfracture #lisfranc #newcastleorthopaedicfootandanklesurgeon #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #tamworth #hunter

It is very common for patients to first present to an orthopaedic surgeon, concerned regarding an ultrasound report that says they've ruptured ligaments in their ankle. This is not an uncommon scenario for more severe ankle sprains, but fortunately things are not as bad as they seem. Watch our video to find out which ligaments are commonly injured in a low (common) ankle sprain... #anklesprain #lowanklesprain #ankleinjury #ankleligaments #ankleligamentinjury #ATFL #CFL #Foota

Patient's often describe a Morton's Neuroma as like "having a pebble in my shoe." It is often a destroyer of nights out in high heels and is worse with narrow footwear. Morton's neuromas result from scar tissue to some of the main nerves to the toes and can be quite debilitating. Please watch our video below to find out more about this common cause of foot & toe pain... #Mortonsneuoma #footpain #Mortonsneuromapain #Mortonsneuromatreatment #Mortonsneuromasurgery #footsurgery #

This video identifies the Top 5 causes of Foot Pain! Foot pain diagnosis can be challenging. Here we feature plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, midfoot osteoarthritis, hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis) & hallux valgus (bunion). Foot pain can be debilitating, and can be associated with foot swelling, foot bony pain & foot soft tissue pain. We also explore the areas of pain where pathology is located around the foot, including heel pain, midfoot pain, big toe pain & pain wit

Liverpool FC star Harvey Elliott recently suffered a severe ankle injury (fracture-dislocation) in the Premier League against Leeds United, requiring ankle surgery. Here we provide an injury update, analysis of the injury and explain his likely rehab and return to play... #HarveyElliottInjury #HarveyElliottAnkleInjury #HarveyElliott #LiverpoolFC #HarveyElliottInjuryUpdate #HarveyElliottSurgery #PremierLeague #Anklesurgery #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #newcastleorthopaed

Spurs (osteophytes) at the front of the ankle can cause pain, known as anterior ankle impingement. Spurs are common in soccer players, manual workers and athletes. They are commonly asymptomatic, but can become painful after an injury. Here we explain how ankle spurs cause pain, their treatment and possible need for surgery. #Anklespurs #Anklespur #Ankleimpingement #Anteriorankleimpingement #Ankleosteophytes #Ankleexostosis #Anklesurgery #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #new

Achilles tendon ruptures can mean players don't make it back to the NBA. Players returning following Achilles tendon rupture surgery play a different number of games, reduced time, reduced minutes and sometimes start less games. It can also affect an NBA player's Performance Efficiency Rating (PER). Watch our video here to see the massive effect that Achilles Tendon Ruptures have on players in the NBA... #NBAAchillestendonrupture #NBA #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonru

Having your Achilles tendon repaired after a rupture is a very individual decision, based on risks and benefits. However, some patients miss the opportunity to be treated without an operation if their initial treatment is delayed. Here we detail the single most important thing you need to do for an Achilles tendon rupture! (Apart from seeing a doctor) #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonrepair #Achillestendonsurgery #Achillestendonnonoperativetreatment #Achillestendonplaste

Achilles tendonitis is a common problem, associated with pain at the back of the heel or in the middle of the Achilles tendon. We have had quite a few questions over the last week after our video on Genevieve Gregson. We have mostly been asked, can Achilles tendonitis result in rupture of the Achilles tendon? Watch our video here to find the answer... #AchillesTendonRupture #Achillestendonitis #Achillestendinopathy #GenevieveGregson #NoninsertionalAchillestendonitis #Insertio

Many patients worry that having their big toe fused, often for arthritis, will rob them of mobility and activity. I am commonly asked, "Will I Still Be Able to Run?" or "Will I Still Be Able to Do Yoga?" Fortunately there has been some research in this area to give us a bit of a guide as to what sports & activities are still possible after a big toe fusion. Watch our video to find out more... #Bigtoesfusionsurgery #bigtoefusion #greattoefusion #bigtoefusionrunning #bigtoefusi

Leonardo Spinazzola, one of the stars of Euro2021, unfortunately suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in the Azzurri's 2-1 Quarter Final win over Belgium. Here we provide an injury analysis of Leonardo Spinazzola's Achilles Tendon rupture, discussing the chances of Leonardo returning to professional sport and likely timeframe for return to play. #Leonardospinazzola #spinazzola #Euro2021 #Azzurri #spinazzolainjury #spinazzolaachillestendonrupture #Italia #Achillestendonrupture

High ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries) make up 25% of ankle sprains in contact sports. We see a lot of them, and a common question that patients ask is "When Can I Return to Sport?" Fortunately there has been good research on this in the last 18 months. Most of this research has been done in soccer players, but it serves as a good guide for other sports. In this video we cover time to return to sport-specific rehab, time to return to training and time taken to return for a

We have seen quite a lot of Achilles tendon ruptures recently as a result of winter sports. Whilst a lot of patients choose to have an operation, non-operative treatment can work quite well in the right patient and right scenario. Here we look at the chance of returning to sport with successful non-operative treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture... #achillestendonrupture #achillestendonrupturereturntosport #returntosport #achilles #achillestendon #achillestear #tornachilles

Bradman Best, one of the Newcastle Knights main attacking weapons, unfortunately sustained a high ankle sprain last night. He suffered an eversion force to his left ankle in a tackle, a typical injury pattern for a syndesmotic injury. Bradman best has form with this injury, as he has sustained 3 previous high ankle sprains. Take a look at the latest analysis of his injury... #BradmanBest #newcastleknights #latrellmitchell #nrl #southsydneyrabbitohs #newcastlerugbyleague #rugb

Tyson Frizell, Newcastle Knights & New South Wales Blues State of Origin Forward, suffered a syndesmosis injury playing against Manly in NRL Round 12. The injury is otherwise known as a high ankle sprain, and has ruined Tyson Frizell's chances of NSW Blues selection & playing in State of Origin Game I. Here we take a look at Tyson Frizell's injury... #tysonfrizell #newcastleknights #nswblues #stateoforigin #newcastlerugbyleague #rugbyleague #syndesmosisinjury #highanklesprain

This video identifies the Top 5 causes of Ankle Pain! Featuring ankle arthritis, ankle spurs, peroneal tendon injury, Achilles tendonitis & posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Ankle pain can be debilitating, and can be associated with ankle swelling, discomfort & reduced mobility. We explore the areas of pain where pathology is located around the ankle, including over the big toe side of the ankle, back of the ankle, front of the ankle & little toe side of the ankle. #anklep

Rugby Union is a sport that is unfortunately associated with foot & ankle injuries. Interestingly, unlike a lot of other sports, forwards are more likely to injure their Achilles tendons than backs, and up to 20% of ankle injuries to forwards occur in the lineout. Here is a small selection of facts about foot & ankle injuries in rugby union... #hunterrugby #newcastlerugbyunion #rugbyankleinjuries #rugbyfootinjuries #rugbysyndesmosisinjury #achillestendonrupture #ankleinjury #

Speaking of syndesmotic injuries. Star NBA basketballer, LeBron James, sustained a high ankle sprain against the Atlanta Hawks on March 20! He has been placed into a boot, and there is no talk of surgery, suggesting he has a Grade I Syndesmotic Injury. See our video for an analysis of his injury and a projection of when he might retun to play... #LeBronJames #Highanklesprain #LeBronJamesInjuryUpdate #NBA #LeBronJamesInjury #LeBronJamesHighAnkleSprain #Syndesmoticinjury #Synde

Soccer season is just around the corner! The foot & ankle are the 2nd most common area of injury for soccer players, after the thigh. Foot & ankle injuries are common and can take their toll on soccer players if left untreated, as evidenced by a 6% osteoarthritis rate in retired professional soccer players. See our attached flyer for some key facts about soccer injuries... #soccerinjury #footballinjury #soccerankleinjury #soccerfootinjury #football #soccer #ankleinjury #ankle

Melbourne Stars Batsman Nic Maddinson unfortunately sustained a low ankle sprain while fielding during their match against the Hobart Hurricanes on Janurary 2nd. He tripped over the boundary rope, causing his ankle to roll inwards. This is common with ankle sprains, see our play-by-play analysis of this very common injury... #lowanklesprain #anklesprain #rolledankle #inversioninjury #NicMaddinson #BigBash #cricket #MelbourneStars #HobartHurricanes #anklesurgery #anklebrace #f