By Mr Hisham Shalaby Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon Introduction: Understanding Flat Feet in Adults Flat feet, or pes planus, refers to a condition where the arches of your feet are flattened, causing the entire sole to touch the ground when standing. While flat feet are common in children, this blog is focused on…
How Do Ankle Sprains Happen and How Common Are They? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, especially among athletes and active individuals. They occur when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. This often happens when the foot twists or rolls unexpectedly, causing the ligaments to be…
What are the success rates of ankle replacement surgery? In terms of the success of the operation, one needs to define what success means in this context as there are certain objectives we have when performing ankle joint replacement surgery. The first objective is to improve the patient’s pain and the procedure is…
Unravel, 2017 Abel Johnsen (2000-) Earthenware clay on pine wood 75 × 20 × 10 cm In the winter of 2015-16, I was in my home in France. I was cutting wood, when the axe slipped off the log and sank into my foot. This sculpture is a direct depiction of my own…
“I am not giving up my high Heels. Period”. If that’s something that relates to you, then carry on reading. Designer shoe-companies promote high heels as a way of enhancing the length of women’s legs and improving their figure. On average, 72% of women wear heels at some point in their lives. Studies show that…
How to decide about your Foot and Ankle Surgery? Let’s face it. Nobody wants to have surgery. Patients & doctors should always leave surgery as a last resort after all the conservative measures have been exhausted. Yet even when the patient feels they had enough of the conservative treatment and they are still experiencing…
The joy and beauty of running Studies have shown that exercise in moderation can reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, dementia, obesity, and premature aging. Regular workouts can also promote muscular health, skeletal health, and boost your mood. In many ways, exercise may be the most important component of a…