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

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, 0203 947 0050
Email: rnoh.footandankle@nhs.net

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Information Guides for Adults

Foot and ankle

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PDF file icon A Patient's Guide To Ankle And Hindfoot Arthrodesis Or Ankle And Hindfoot Fusion 171.61 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide To Ankle Arthroscopy 82.63 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide To Bunions (Hallux Valgus) And Lesser Toe Deformities 145.37 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide To Inter Digital Neuralgia (Morton's Neuroma) 85.05 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide to Inferior Heel Pain 136.35 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide to Preparing For Foot and Ankle Surgery 148.50 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide to Total Ankle Replacement 284.69 KB
PDF file icon A Patient’s Guide To Lateral Ligament Reconstruction Of The Ankle 234.28 KB
PDF file icon A Patient’s Guide To Post-Operative Advice Following Pes Cavus 756.39 KB
PDF file icon A Patient’s Guide to Ankle Arthritis 2,294.09 KB
PDF file icon A Patient’s Guide To Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity 185.12 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide to Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) 646.19 KB
PDF file icon A Patient's Guide To Arthritis Of The Big Toe With Discussion On Cheilectomy And Fusion 266.58 KB


See the full list of Patient Information Guides.