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A local anesthetic block may be given to you during surgery. This will produce numbness around the nerves in the region of your surgical procedure. It will provide you with pain relief for approximately 8-12 hours post-operatively enabling you to be comfortable and allo...

A local anesthetic block may be given to you during surgery. This will produce numbness around the nerves in the region of your surgical procedure. It will provide you with pain relief for approximately 8-12 hours post-operatively enabling you to be comfortable and allo...

Your X-rays. Documentation about your Health Fund. Pathology Results. Medication. Any letters from doctors.. This information pack. Any questions that you have written down and wish to ask.. Will I need someone to take me home?You must make arrangements for a...

Foot and ankle surgery is a specialized area of surgery. The surgery can be quite challenging and every patient is different with unique needs and goals. You will need to follow instructions, perform appropriate exercises and modify your activities during your healing p...

Don’t ignore foot pain. It is not normal. If you experience any type of persistent pain in the foot or ankle, please contact our office. Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or discolored nails (a sign o...

It’s normal for people to experience some foot problems as they age. But experts say that problems with feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions, particularly among older adults. Health problems, such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve issues, and ...

Diabetics are more prone to various foot problems than those without diabetes due to the development of painful nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy can affect your entire body, but most often the legs and feet are the most prone areas to serious health...

Ulcers are skin wounds that are slow to heal and are classified in four stages, according to which layers of skin are broken through. Those stages and their characteristics are: Stage 1 – characterized by a reddening over bony areas. The redness on the sk...

Diabetic foot ulcers are extremely common—85 percent of all lower limb amputations are attributed to them. Diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 15 percent of all diabetic patients. Of those, 15–20 percent loses a limb to amputation. Foot ulcers usually ...

“Diabetic Foot” is a term used to describe foot complications experienced by diabetics. Diabetic foot conditions develop from a combination of causes related to a sustained high blood sugar level over time (poor control), which is known to cause damage to ne...