Blog's main page The images are from a case that underwent surgery a few weeks ago. The patient had a painful 1st MTPJ, but the main symptoms were felt on the lateral hallux and medial 2nd toe, involving pain and a corn formation. The conservative care had failed to provide enough relief. Note the signs of [...]
Blog's main page This patient presented in early March with a history of a sudden severely inflamed and painful right 1st MTPJ after a run completed the previous month. The joint became swollen and stiff after the run, and symptoms have slightly settled. The patient has had a generalised ache in the joint for a few [...]
Blog's main page Complications can occur with all surgery, some more serious than others. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) / venous thromboembolism (VTE) is something that all podiatric surgeons must be aware of when doing any surgery. A risk profile is done for every patient who has surgery carried out by my team. If there are known [...]
