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Expert articles on foot and ankle conditions, treatments, and recovery — written to help patients make informed decisions about their care.
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When should you consider bunion surgery? The short answer is that surgery is usually considered when a bunion causes persistent pain on most days, limits walking, work or exercise, or continues to worsen despite a fair trial of non-surgical measures such as wider footwear, padding and orthoses.
- Patient Education
- 5 min reading time
Understanding what causes Achilles tendon injuries usually comes down to a mismatch between the load placed on the tendon and its ability to tolerate that load, whether that happens gradually over months of training or suddenly during a single explosive movement.
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 5 min reading time
This foot and ankle surgery recovery guide explains what most patients can expect after procedures such as bunion correction, Achilles tendon repair and ankle ligament reconstruction, including how long healing usually takes, when weight bearing typically begins, and which symptoms deserve a call to your surgical team
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 9 min reading time
Achilles tendon surgery recovery explained: timelines, rehab phases, risks and return to sport, with expert guidance from Mr Samir Hakeem, Edinburgh.
- Patient Education
- 8 min reading time
Wondering is bunion surgery worth it? Explore success rates, recovery times, risks and benefits to help you decide on bunion correction.
- Conditions & Treatments
- 9 min reading time
Midfoot arthritis symptoms explained by Mr Samir Hakeem, Edinburgh foot and ankle surgeon: early signs, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
- Conditions & Treatments
- 7 min reading time
Ankle fusion vs ankle replacement: compare recovery times, risks and long-term results to help you choose the right surgery for ankle arthritis.
- Patient Education
- 5 min reading time
Understanding what causes Achilles tendon injuries usually comes down to a mismatch between the load placed on the tendon and its ability to tolerate that load, whether that happens gradually over months of training or suddenly during a single explosive movement.
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 5 min reading time
This foot and ankle surgery recovery guide explains what most patients can expect after procedures such as bunion correction, Achilles tendon repair and ankle ligament reconstruction, including how long healing usually takes, when weight bearing typically begins, and which symptoms deserve a call to your surgical team
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 9 min reading time
Achilles tendon surgery recovery explained: timelines, rehab phases, risks and return to sport, with expert guidance from Mr Samir Hakeem, Edinburgh.
- Patient Education
- 8 min reading time
Wondering is bunion surgery worth it? Explore success rates, recovery times, risks and benefits to help you decide on bunion correction.
- Conditions & Treatments
- 9 min reading time
Midfoot arthritis symptoms explained by Mr Samir Hakeem, Edinburgh foot and ankle surgeon: early signs, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
- Conditions & Treatments
- 7 min reading time
Ankle fusion vs ankle replacement: compare recovery times, risks and long-term results to help you choose the right surgery for ankle arthritis.
- Patient Education
- 5 min reading time
Understanding what causes Achilles tendon injuries usually comes down to a mismatch between the load placed on the tendon and its ability to tolerate that load, whether that happens gradually over months of training or suddenly during a single explosive movement.
- Patient Education
- 8 min reading time
Wondering is bunion surgery worth it? Explore success rates, recovery times, risks and benefits to help you decide on bunion correction.
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 5 min reading time
This foot and ankle surgery recovery guide explains what most patients can expect after procedures such as bunion correction, Achilles tendon repair and ankle ligament reconstruction, including how long healing usually takes, when weight bearing typically begins, and which symptoms deserve a call to your surgical team
- Recovery & Rehabilitation
- 9 min reading time
Achilles tendon surgery recovery explained: timelines, rehab phases, risks and return to sport, with expert guidance from Mr Samir Hakeem, Edinburgh.