Damage to the Achilles tendon fibres, including pain, swelling or stiffening of your, often caused by overuse or exercising.
Foot and ankle conditions
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendon rupture
This occurs when there is a tear of separation of the tendon fibres. It is relatively common and can be serious. You may need surgery if the tendon ends aren’t in contact.
Ankle arthritis
This is where the shock absorbing cartilage of the joint is worn, causes pain and a lack of mobility. Surgery may be required option once non-surgical routes have been exhausted.
Ankle fractures
A break or breaks in one or more of the three bones that make up the ankle joint, that may or may not puncture the skin.
Ankle sprains
Ligament injuries to the ankle including soft tissue damage.
Big toe arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the big toe is a condition causing the big toe joint to become painful and stiff - it can lead to swelling, tenderness and a grating sound.
Bunions
Our consultants perform corrective surgery for many patients to relieve them of the discomfort when walking and ill-fitting shoes.
Cartilage injury
From complex orthopaedic surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Ingrown toenail
A toenail grown into the skin, can affect adults and children. If you or your child's ingrown toenail isn't getting better, we can help to treat it.
Torn ligaments
From badly sprained ankles to meniscal and cruciate ligament tears. For those injuries that are frustrating slow in recovery we have the experts to help.
Lisfranc injuries
From complex foot and ankle surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia refers to inflammation and pain in the ball of your foot. Our foot and ankle specialists can provide swift diagnosis and treatment.
Morton's neuroma
From complex foot and ankle surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Osteoarthritis
The discomfort from cartilage wear and tear in a joint can increase over time. Ultimately, chronic pain may require expert intervention to find relief and improve mobility.
Osteochondral defects
From complex foot and ankle surgery to diagnostic scans and procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Running injuries
COMMON INJURIES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY RUNNERS
Find our more about how running injuries are treated.
Stress fractures / Hairline fractures
Fractures of the bone that are caused by repeated stress over time, making them a common sporting injury.
Sports injuries
HCA UK has the expertise to diagnose a range of sports related sprains, splints and strains.
Private Orthopaedic Care
The HCA UK difference
Offering exclusive, pioneering orthopaedic treatments at our leading hospitals, HCA UK orthopaedics provides:
- Cutting-edge orthopaedic technology including the Mako® robot and bespoke prosthesis
- Fixed price packages for hip and knee replacement surgeries for self-pay patients
- The highest volume of orthopaedic procedures in London
- Pre and post care for faster recovery
- Multidisciplinary orthopaedic team, including nursing and physiotherapy
- Fully-staffed, ICU back-up for complex orthopaedic surgery