Foot and Ankle Pain
When your feet hurt, it can be all you think about. Bunions, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries. They all can cause a world of pain and make getting through the day a challenge. Our team of orthopaedic surgeons are world-renowned for their expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of foot and ankle conditions. We use a variety of therapies, including minimally invasive procedures when we can, to get you moving again as quickly and as pain-free as possible.
Why Choose Us for Foot and Ankle Pain?
Trusted experts:
At Cleveland Clinic London, you’ll receive care from experts at the top of their fields. Our foot and ankle surgeons have helped develop new techniques for treating bunions, arthritis, toe malformations, ankle instability, sports injuries and flatfoot in adults. Meet our team.
Comprehensive care:
We bring together all the specialists you need, when you need them. Our orthopaedic consultants and surgeons, rheumatologists, physiotherapists, sports medicine experts and others work together to evaluate, diagnose and treat your condition with personalised, compassionate care.
Minimally invasive options:
Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive surgical techniques, often helping you recover faster and with less pain. Our surgeons specialise in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery and percutaneous surgery (done through small incisions in your skin), including minimally invasive chevron-Akin (MICA) to correct bunions.
Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat at Cleveland Clinic London
Foot and ankle conditions can happen to anyone — from those who just enjoy a stroll through the park to the professional athlete. No matter what category you fall into (or if you’re somewhere in between), we’re here to help. We provide expert evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to help you stay active and on the move.
Foot conditions we treat include:
- Achilles tendinitis and rupture
- Adult acquired flatfoot
- Bunions (hallux valgus)
- High arch feet
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stiff big toe (hallux rigidus)
- Toe malformations, including claw toes, mallet toes and ingrown toenails
Ankle conditions we treat include:
- Ankle arthritis
- Ankle fractures (malunion and nonunion)
- Ankle instability
- Ankle sprains
- Sports injuries
Consultants Who Provide Foot and Ankle Care
Locations
Our consultants see patients in modern and technologically advanced facilities in the heart of London.Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions at Cleveland Clinic London
We use the latest tests to evaluate your condition. Then, your care team will create a treatment plan tailored just for you. Our wide selection of nonsurgical options and minimally invasive surgery for foot and ankle conditions gives you more options for pain relief.
Nonsurgical foot and ankle treatments
You don’t always need surgery to find relief from your foot or ankle pain. Often, we can treat you with other therapies, like:
- Custom orthotics
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Steroid injections
- Unloading braces
- Hyaluronic acid injections (viscosupplementation)
Foot and ankle surgeries
Sometimes, though, surgery is the most effective way to provide the relief you need. Depending on your condition, your consultant may recommend one of these options:
- Ankle arthroscopy. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to treat ankle arthritis. We make several small incisions in your ankle and remove bits of bone, scar tissue or cartilage.
- Ankle fusion. This surgery removes tissue that’s damaged by arthritis from the surface of your ankle joint. Then, we permanently fuse your ankle bones together with screws and metal plates. Our experts can do this with arthroscopic surgery, which uses very small incisions that may help you recover faster.
- Ankle replacement. Our consultants use this procedure to remove your damaged ankle joint and replace it with a mobile joint (prosthesis) made of plastic or metal. Our surgeons carefully select the right type for your unique joint structure and anatomy.
- Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction. Also known as the Brostrom procedure, this surgery treats chronic (ongoing) ankle instability or foot malformations. Your surgeon makes a small cut on the outside of your ankle, then tightens the loose and weakened ligaments.
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery. Minimally invasive chevron-Akin (MICA) is an innovative procedure to correct bunions. Your surgeon makes several small incisions, then uses X-ray guidance to cut and realign your toe bones. The bones are held in place with screws. This procedure is less invasive than traditional open bunion surgery, with less damage to your toe joint and surrounding soft tissues. You’ll recover faster and with less pain.
- Tendon repair surgery. We may recommend surgery to remove diseased tendon tissue or repair tears. We can also offer tendon reconstruction — replacing a worn tendon with another tendon from your foot.
What Does Foot and Ankle Care Cost at Cleveland Clinic London?
We provide clear pricing and fast access to leading consultants for all types of foot and ankle care. Here are the costs for some of the therapies and surgeries we offer:
- Ankle arthroscopy
This is a day case procedure.
You’ll pay about £4,960.
- Bunion surgery
You’ll likely stay one night in hospital.
You’ll pay about £2,382.
- Forefoot surgery
This is a day case procedure.
You’ll pay about £6,392.
- Hallux valgus surgery to correct big toe misalignment
You’ll likely stay one night in hospital.
You’ll pay about £4,842.
Learn more about our self-pay and private insurance options.
What’s Next?
You’re too busy to let foot and ankle pain get in your way. Not to mention the pain associated with bunions, arthritis, sports injuries and more. Cleveland Clinic London’s expert orthopaedic consultants and surgeons are ready to help you get up and moving again as soon as possible. And with a wide range of nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatment options, we can help you get the best possible outcome.
Contact us or call +44 20 3423 7500 for more information about foot and ankle care.
Appointments
Ready to see us? We’re ready for you and look forward to the opportunity to assist with your needs. We’re available to take your call Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’re also welcome to request an appointment online.
Self-Pay
We offer convenient self-pay services. But what does that mean? With this option, you’ll benefit from transparent pricing, access to unparalleled care, and the expertise of our consultants.
Private Insurance
Need help using your private insurance? We make it easy to get your referral, authorisation and make sure everything’s covered so you can come into your appointment with one less thing to worry about.