Foot injuries (orthopaedics)

The foot is a complex assembly of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Problems in the foot can arise from accident, trauma, fracture or stress fracture, as well as overuse, osteoarthritis and inflammation. The shape of the foot also often plays a major role. Some conditions result from a flat or hollow foot.

Anatomy

Foot problems can be largely divided into:

Forefoot: mainly toe deformities, lumps and sagging feet
‍Middle foot: mainly inflammations and osteoarthritis of the joints
Hindfoot: tendonitis (e.g. Achilles) and osteoarthritis or inflammation of the ankle

Read more about common ankle injuries here.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made in several ways. Your doctor will first do a comprehensive questioning about the problems and how they arose. This is followed by a clinical examination that includes a look at the shape of the foot (flat foot, hollow foot, spread foot, sagging foot). An X-ray can provide a lot of information about the severity of the condition.

Treatment

Some foot problems can already be solved by wearing an orthotic. A good orthotic is very important and we spend a lot of time getting you the right model. What kind of shoes you wear is also important.

Sometimes a syringe or infiltration can help relieve inflammation. Surgery is necessary in some cases.