Professional Blog for Health Practitioners – Dr Damien Lafferty
Welcome to the Professional Blog of Dr Damien Lafferty, a dedicated platform for healthcare professionals seeking in-depth insights into podiatric surgery and foot and ankle care. This blog offers detailed case studies, surgical techniques, and evidence-based discussions aimed at enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes. Whether you’re a podiatrist, general practitioner, or allied health professional, you’ll find valuable information to support your continued professional development.
Remember functional anatomy and to x-ray
Blog's main page This is an interesting case I have dealt with recently. The patient was sent to me with long-standing, markedly painful and stiff 1st metatarsophalangeal joints (MTPJ). Clinical [...]
Osteoid osteoma
Blog's main page This case will hopefully outline the importance of utilising all your knowledge and not solely relying on other professionals' reporting. I carried out bunion correction on this [...]
Bunion surgery: Modern procedures for quick recuperation and long-term results
Blog's main page A recent review of a very happy bunion patient. This just shows you how foot surgery has advanced over the years, particularly bunion surgery. Modern procedures allow [...]
Rigid flat feet
Blog's main page This post is about assessing patients with flat feet, particularly the paediatric foot. If the foot, particularly the rear foot, is fixed or rigid, something more complex [...]