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Foot and ankle surgeons offer comprehensive surgical care for a wide variety of problems, including:
- Arthritis in the foot and ankle
- Sports injuries, especially in the ankle
- Fractures in the foot and ankle
- Foot problems in people with diabetes
- Birth deformities and other foot problems in children
- Heel pain
- High-arched and flat feet
- Bunions
- Problems with the small toes
Not all foot surgeons do all of the above work. It depends on what other services are available in the hospital: for instance, children with foot problems may be cared for by a surgeon with a special interest in children’s orthopaedics.
Most foot and ankle surgeons also do other orthopaedic and fracture work.
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons work as part of a team, including nurses, podiatrists, orthotists, plaster technicians, secretaries and experts in information technology. They also work closely with other medical specialists in diabetes care, arthritis, vascular and plastic surgery. They may work in either the National Health Service or the private sector, or in both.
Most foot and ankle surgeons are involved in the training of junior doctors and often of medical students, passing on their knowledge and experience to future surgeons. They conduct research in both basic science and the clinical care of patients.