Treatments & Conditions
Foot and Ankle Conditions
Mr Matthew Welck is one of London’s leading foot and ankle surgeons, with a particular specialist interest in ankle arthritis and ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity, and neurological conditions of the foot and ankle. He treats the complete range of foot and ankle conditions — from sports injuries and ligament tears to complex reconstructive cases — at his private clinics in North London and Central London.
Ankle Conditions
- Ankle Arthritis (Ankle Osteoarthritis) — including severe cases requiring ankle replacement surgery in London. Download: Ankle Arthritis & Replacement Patient Leaflet (PDF) | Ankle Arthritis & Total Ankle Replacement
- Ligament Problems — unstable ankle, medial and lateral ankle ligament injuries. Download: Sprained Ankle Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Tendon Problems — Achilles tendonitis, Achilles rupture, peroneal tendon tears, flexor hallucis longus pathology, tibialis posterior sprain. Download: Shockwave Therapy Patient Leaflet (PDF) | Download: Achilles Tendinopathy Exercises (PDF) | Download: Calf Stretches Exercises (PDF)
- Achilles Tendon Rupture — complete or partial tear of the Achilles tendon, treated surgically or with the accelerated rehabilitation protocol. Download: Achilles Tendon Rupture Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum Syndrome, Tibiotalar Impingement)
- Cartilage Damage — Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
- Broken Ankle (Ankle Fracture, Distal Fibula Fracture)
- Ganglions of the Ankle
- Nerve Problems (e.g. Foot Drop)
- Sever’s Disease
- Gout of the Ankle
- Sports Injuries of the Ankle — sprains, fractures, tendon tears
Foot Conditions
- Bunions (Hallux Valgus) — surgical correction for painful bunions. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Big Toe Arthritis (1st MTPJ Osteoarthritis / Hallux Rigidus) — stiffness and pain at the base of the big toe. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Flat Foot (Pes Planus) — including Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction. Download: Adult Flat Foot Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- High Arch Foot (Pes Cavus) — abnormally high foot arch causing pain, instability and toe deformity. Download: High Arch Foot Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Bunionettes & Freiberg’s Disease
- Toe Deformities — Hammer Toe, Claw Toe, Mallet Toe. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Nail Deformities and Problems
- Pain Under the Front of the Foot — Callosity, Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma — nerve pain between the toes causing burning and numbness in the foot. Download: Morton’s Neuroma Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Midfoot Arthritis (Midfoot Osteoarthritis)
- Hindfoot Arthritis (Subtalar Osteoarthritis)
- Tendon Problems of the Foot
- Foot Fractures and Sports Injuries — Stress Fracture, Navicular Fracture, 5th Metatarsal Fracture, Sesamoid Fracture
- Heel Pain — Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, inferior heel pain. Download: Heel Pain Patient Leaflet (PDF)
Foot and Ankle Treatments
Mr Matthew Welck is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and leading foot and ankle specialist based in North London. He is one of London’s most experienced surgeons for ankle replacement surgery, flat foot correction, high arch foot correction, and surgery for big toe arthritis. Whether you are suffering from a sports injury, chronic ankle pain, or a complex foot deformity, Mr Welck offers the full spectrum of foot and ankle surgical and non-surgical treatments. If you are searching for the best foot and ankle surgeon in London or a specialist for ankle replacement in North London, Mr Welck’s expertise and outcomes speak for themselves — with an Excellent rating on Google Reviews.
Ankle Treatments & Surgery in London
Ankle
- Total Ankle Replacement (London) — restores mobility and eliminates chronic ankle pain. Download: Ankle Arthritis & Replacement Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Total Ankle Replacement — Extended Approach
- Revision of Total Ankle Replacement — revision surgery for failed or painful ankle replacements. Download: Ankle Arthritis & Replacement Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Ankle Fusion — surgical fusion of the ankle joint to relieve severe arthritis pain. Download: Hindfoot Fusions Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Ankle and Hindfoot Fusion — combined ankle and hindfoot fusion for complex deformity and arthritis. Download: Hindfoot Fusions Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Ankle and Subtalar Fusion (Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion) — fusion of ankle and subtalar joints for severe hindfoot arthritis. Download: Hindfoot Fusions Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Ankle Arthroscopy (minimally invasive keyhole surgery) — keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat ankle joint problems. Download: Ankle Arthroscopy Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Cartilage Surgery for the Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction — for sports injuries and chronic ankle instability
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Surgery for Resistant Achilles Tendonitis
- Peroneal Tendon Surgery
- Foot Drop Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Shockwave Therapy for Achilles & Plantar Fascia — non-surgical treatment for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. Download: Shockwave Therapy Patient Leaflet (PDF)
Foot Treatments & Surgery in North London
Foot
- Bunion Surgery (Hallux Valgus correction) — minimally invasive and traditional bunion correction. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (fusion or replacement) — surgical options for hallux rigidus and 1st MTPJ arthritis. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Flat Foot Correction — surgical reconstruction for adult flat foot. Download: Adult Flat Foot Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- High Arch Foot Correction (Pes Cavus surgery)
- Hammer and Claw Toe Surgery — correction of painful hammer, claw and mallet toe deformities. Download: Bunion & Toe Surgery Patient Leaflet (PDF)
- Crossover Toe Surgery
- Morton’s Neuroma Surgery
- Midfoot Fusion Surgery
- Removal of Metalwork
- Shockwave Therapy for Heel and Foot Pain
Anaesthesia Options
- General Anaesthetic
- Local Anaesthetic
- Nerve Block
- Expert Post-Operative Pain Relief