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Why should you choose to see a specialist at our London foot and ankle clinic?

Foot and ankle pain can stop you from doing the things that you love, whether that’s playing your favourite sport or spending quality time with loved ones.

If you’re experiencing foot and ankle pain, time is of the essence. If you’ve had no success in the past, by choosing to visit our renowned foot and ankle specialists in London, you can get the treatment that you need without the long waiting times.

Offering fast access to scans, tests, diagnoses and surgery if required, our specialists are ready and waiting to help when you choose to visit our world-leading London foot clinic. No matter how serious or minor, our experts are waiting to help get you back to doing the things you love.

Start your treatment journey today. For fast access to exceptional private healthcare at Schoen Clinic London, you can use your health insurance or simply fund your own treatment. Call the team direct on +44 20 4571 6508 or email us today.

How common is foot and ankle pain?

Whether you stand on your feet all day for work, play competitive sports or are simply getting older, you might be experiencing foot and ankle pain. If so, you’re not alone. In fact, plenty of people experience ankle and foot pain at some point in their lives.

Although there are ways in which you can ease the pain yourself, if you’re finding that ankle and foot pain is affecting your daily life, our multidisciplinary team of ankle and foot specialists, pain experts, physiotherapists and nurses in our leading London hospital can help.

How will the specialists determine the cause of ankle and foot pain?

At Schoen Clinic, we understand that everyone is unique. That’s why we’ll never recommend a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Instead, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised medicine that’s tailored to your unique needs.

As such, the first step in determining the cause of your pain is a thorough examination. When you first come to see us, we will take a detailed history and assess your ankle and/or foot. Checking for swelling, pain and bruising, we’ll be able to explore your condition and let you know our expert opinion.

To ensure you get the best treatment possible, in some cases it may be necessary to delve further into your condition with an X-ray, CT or MRI scan at our state-of-the-art ankle and foot specialist hospital in London.

Once we’ve done this, we’ll be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and bespoke treatment plan that’s tailored to you.

What foot and ankle conditions do you treat at your specialised hospital in London?

We understand that foot and ankle pain can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. That’s why we have a team of experts on hand to help put things right. Our team of qualified and experienced specialists include some of the best foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons in the country, so we have the means to expertly treat a wide variety of foot and ankle problems.

Just some of the conditions that you can have treated at our state-of-the-art foot and ankle clinic include:

Achilles tendon injuries – Overstretching or tearing the tendon that connects the heel bone and calf muscle can cause bruising, swelling, stiffness and tenderness. An Achilles tendon rupture is commonplace and can occur while playing a sport or exercising. If you have ruptured the Achilles tendon, you’ll likely find it difficult to walk, run or climb stairs.
Arthrosis - Arthrosis is a degenerative condition that affects mostly cartilage. Linked with ageing, this condition causes the cartilage to become irregular and wear out. Although arthrosis is non-inflammatory, it can cause pain and loss of joint mobility.
Flat feet – Also known as fallen arches, having flat feet is a condition in which the arches of the feet collapse. Common in all ages of patients, flat feet or fallen arches normally aren't anything to worry about. However, if this happens suddenly or you start having pain around your ankle or foot, an examination is recommended.
Bunion surgery – The tell-tale sign of a bunion is a bony, often painful, bump at the base of the big toe. The bump is caused by an unusual enlargement of the joint. Bunions can be painful and can have a substantial impact on your daily life. Our foot specialists in London can help relieve the pain associated with bunions – all without lengthy waiting times so that you can get your life back on track.
Minimally invasive bunion surgery – As our specialists are industry-leading foot surgeons in London, we’re able to offer minimally invasive bunion surgery. If you’re a good candidate, this option comes with cosmetic benefits and a lower risk of infection. What’s more, if you choose to go down this route with us, most of our patients can walk immediately after their procedure, so you can expect minimal disruption to your life.
Plantar fasciitis – The painful inflammation of the plantar fascia is known as plantar fasciitis and is characterised by a sharp pain in the heel area. Causing discomfort when you walk or after periods of sleep and rest, plantar fasciitis can be debilitating. That’s why our team of experienced physiotherapists and podiatrists are on hand to help.
Toe arthritis (Hallux rigidus) – Toe arthritis is caused by inflammation of the toe joint. Normally affecting the big toe, hallux rigidus can be caused by old sports injuries or traumas. Left too long without treatment, arthritis in the toes can cause tenderness, achiness and pain, making each step agonising. As time is of the essence, our team of foot and ankle surgeons in London can normally see you in less than 24 hours.
Ankle cartilage injuries – Cartilage damage may not cause immediate pain but, if allowed to degenerate, the problems can be debilitating. If you have an ankle cartilage injury, it’s best to seek specialist treatment to mitigate your risk of arthritis. If you’re in significant pain, our team of ankle surgeons in our London clinic can step in to improve your quality of life.
Ankle ligament injuries – Among the most common sporting injuries, rolling your ankle can strain, tear or even rupture ankle ligaments. Depending on the severity of your injury, our team of experienced specialists can either carry out surgery or our team of ankle strain and sprain physiotherapists in our London clinic can devise a physiotherapy rehabilitation plan according to your needs.

Start your treatment journey today. For fast access to exceptional private healthcare at Schoen Clinic London, you can use your health insurance or simply fund your own treatment. Call the team direct on +44 20 4571 6508 or email us today.

What treatments do you offer at the Schoen Clinic?

We understand that foot and ankle pain can be exhausting, which is why our expert team are experienced in a wide range of treatment options.

Our foot and ankle treatment plan is designed to get you back on your feet as quickly as possible so that you can get back to doing what you love.

At our foot and ankle clinic, we know that surgery is a daunting prospect for some, even when you know that you’re being seen by the best foot surgeons in London. To make things more comfortable, we offer a range of pain management and rehabilitation plans to meet your needs.

Our patients are at the heart of what we do at Schoen Clinic, so we’ll always try to resolve your problems with non-invasive treatments where possible.

Just some of the treatments we offer include:

Physiotherapy – Offering comprehensive foot and ankle pain physiotherapy in London, we’ll get you back to doing what you love in no time.
Pain-management options – Our team can provide a range of specialist pain-management options to help alleviate your symptoms.
Steroid injections – Helping to reduce inflammation and pain, our practitioners can administer steroid injections to help you feel like yourself again.
Surgery – Sometimes, surgery is unavoidable. If we’ve exhausted all other avenues, our highly skilled surgeons are qualified to carry out a range of surgeries to get you back on track.

Frequently asked questions

Regardless of your condition or injury, if you’re still experiencing pain and discomfort after exploring different pain relief methods, you should think about having surgery. Although deciding whether to go down the surgery route is a difficult decision, some injuries are too serious to treat with non-surgical methods.

In some cases, delaying surgery can worsen your condition.

The highly skilled foot and ankle experts at our leading London hospital routinely treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions, meaning that our experts have years of experience carrying out complex surgeries. If you think that you may need surgery, you’re in good hands when you choose us as your ankle and foot clinic in London.

After you’ve had successful foot or ankle surgery, you’ll probably be raring to get back on your feet again. However, it all depends on the severity of your specific condition and the complexity of treatment. In some cases it's only a matter of weeks to recover, in others, it can take up to six months for your foot and ankle to feel normal and up to a year for a full recovery.

When you choose to have surgery with us, you can rest assured that everything is taken care of. We’ll continue to help your recovery long after you’ve left the operating theatre and will support you with world-leading aftercare. Although foot and ankle surgery can take a while to fully heal, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

We offer fixed-price surgery packages so that you know exactly what you’ll be paying from the start, with no nasty surprises.

No matter which direction your journey with us goes, we’ll confirm the price of any procedure, consultation or treatment before you undergo it.

For self-funding patients, initial consultations with one of our experts range from £250-£350 on average. Our London foot and ankle clinic also offers packages for foot and ankle treatments. For more information on payment options, including spreading the costs over monthly repayments, visit our self-funding patients page.

Absolutely. We are welcomed and recognised by all health insurers, so accessing our services using your insurance is easy.

Before attending a consultation with us, it’s important to check that your insurance policy will cover you and if there’s an excess to pay.

We have in-depth information on using your health insurance at Schoen Clinic London, including a step-by-step guide as to how the process works.

How to get treated by one of our foot and ankle specialists in London

Whether you visit our private foot clinic in London or any of our other locations, getting seen by one of our world-leading surgeons is simple. To get the ball rolling, simply follow these five steps.

Getting started If you’re self-funding treatment, you can book an appointment directly with us. However, it’s always best to speak to your GP or physiotherapist, if possible, as a referral will provide your consultant with useful information about your medical history. Patients using health insurance always need a referral as a requirement from their insurance company.
Book an appointment Just call our team on 020 4571 9572 and we’ll help you to find the most appropriate expert. We’ll help you secure a convenient appointment that works around your busy schedule, or you can contact us using our online form.
See a consultant Discuss your symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options with the consultant of your choice. If diagnostic investigations are required, such as an X-ray, MRI, CT scan or blood test, we can usually organise for these to take place on the same day, if possible.
Treatment begins If further treatment is recommended in our foot and ankle clinic, this will be arranged as soon as possible after your consultation at a time to suit you. We don’t like to keep you waiting around.
Aftercare After your procedure, we provide extensive aftercare and recovery to help get you back on your feet as soon as possible.

Start your treatment journey today. For fast access to exceptional private healthcare at Schoen Clinic London, you can use your health insurance or simply fund your own treatment. Call the team direct on +44 20 4571 6508 or email us today.

Contact our foot and ankle clinic in London for first-class care

No matter what issues you’re having with your foot or ankle, our clinic is home to numerous experts that can help to put things right.

Contact us today to find out more about how we work, discuss your funding options or book an initial consultation.

And, with some of the UK's leading Consultants for foot and ankle conditions at Schoen Clinic London, you can rest assured you'll be in the best possible hands. Our multidisciplinary team approach combines the expertise of surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses to provide you with the optimum result, no matter what your condition may be.

Start your treatment journey today. For fast access to exceptional private healthcare at Schoen Clinic London, you can use your health insurance or simply fund your own treatment. Call the team direct on +44 20 4571 6508 or email us today.