Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Unit

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Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Unit

The Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit at the RNOH is led by recognised consultants with international reputation, each with specialised expertise in the management of a wide range of foot and ankle problems including sports injuries, arthritis and deformity.

Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach with rheumatologists, sports doctors, on-site orthotists, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and physicians assistants.

Our surgeons are invited to lecture internationally and have produced many articles and textbooks about foot and ankle surgery.

Range of services

All our consultants provide expert care for the following conditions:

Ankle Arthritis and deformity
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacements
Flat feet deformity and tibialis posterior dysfunction
Forefoot deformity (including bunions, arthritis and lesser toes)
Hindfoot arthritis and deformity
Midfoot arthritis and deformity
Neuromuscular feet (including CharcotMarie Tooth)
Osteochondral defects of the talus
Plantar fasciitis
Sports and dance injuries
Tendon disorders

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) receives clinical referrals to our specialist, tertiary neuro-musculoskeletal services from primary, secondary, and tertiary care institutions regarding both NHS and private patients.

To make a tertiary referral to RNOH you will need to register for an account on EpicCare Link. Please follow the instructions here.

Referrals are accepted from GPs and consultants. If you are a GP referring to the RNOH please use the NHS e-Referral Service system, e-RS.

The Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Unit has a strong pedigree of research. The unit is actively involved with cutting edge research into novel methods of treating arthritis, deformity correction, treatment of neuromuscular disorders, and into methods for assessing foot and ankle conditions.

The unit collaborates with other renowned centres both nationally and internationally to ensure that the RNOH can continue to provide the best standard of care to its patients. The unit may discuss recruitment to a clinical trial with patients if it is felt to be appropriate.

Administration team: 020 3947 0050
Email: rnoh.footandankle@nhs.net

Clinical Nurse Specialist helpline: 020 8909 5305
Email: fandacns@nhs.net

Karen Alligan – Lead Foot and Ankle Nurse

Angelica Gheorghe – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Wil Rongavilla – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Jo Benfield – Specialist Physiotherapist

Mr Cullen’s Patient Pathway Coordinator – Nisha Bhudiya

Mr Welck’s Patient Pathway Coordinator – Shirley Davies

Mr Patel’s Patient Pathway Coordinator – Beejal Ghadia

Mr Malhotra’s Patient Pathway Coordinator – Selvi Kirabaharan

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Nicholas Cullen Mr Cullen’s Patienmt Pathway Coordinator – Nisha Bhudiya
Matt Welck Mr Welck’s Patienmt Pathway Coordinator – Shirley Davies
Shelain Patel Mr Patel’s Patienmt Pathway Coordinator – Beejal Ghadia
Karan Malhotra Mr Malhotra’s Patienmt Pathway Coordinator – Selvi Kirabaharan

These videos are to support, guide and educate patients who are thinking of undergoing ankle or hind foot fusion surgery. They help to prepare patients for surgery and ensure they are fully informed of all the risks benefits and alternatives.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome Introduction

02:00 - Anatomy of the foot

04:15 - What is Osteoarthritis?

07:49 - Options surgical - non surgical

09:53 - Types of surgery - Why and How?

13:42 - Pre Admission

15:41 - Post-operative Care

18:09 - What to expect

19:14 - Complications

22:51 - Things to consider

24:54 - Frequently Ask Questions