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A joint fusion operation is not as terrifying as one initially thinks, quite the opposite

October 27, 2016

As a specialist foot and ankle surgeon I carry out fusion (arthrodesis) operations every week for severe arthritis involving the big toe, midfoot, talonavicular, calcaneocuboid, subtalar and ankle joints. Almost every one…

A Patient’s Journey to Recovery

October 20, 2016

In this blog a patient discusses her experience following two operations, a 1st MTP joint fusion for hallux rigidus affecting her right foot and a bunion correction for her left…