Ankle osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the ankle joint. Traditional treatments like joint fusion can limit mobility. An alternative procedure
For people with advanced ankle arthritis, one of the surgical options a specialist may discuss is total ankle replacement. Rather than fusing the joint, this
Arthritis in the ankle often has a different story behind it than arthritis in the hip or knee. In many cases, it can be traced
Most broken bones and surgical fusions heal without difficulty. Occasionally, though, a bone fails to knit back together as expected — a situation known as
The talus is one of the key bones of the ankle joint, and its upper surface is covered in cartilage. When an area of that
Not all joint pain comes from the cartilage on the surface of a joint. Sometimes the source lies in the bone just beneath it. Subchondroplasty
When arthritis in the ankle reaches an advanced stage, everyday movement can become painful and stiff. At this point — often described as end-stage ankle
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting people across a wide range of ages and activity levels. It involves
Most people expect that once an ankle fracture has healed, the discomfort will settle. For a proportion of patients, however, pain or stiffness continues well
Charcot neuroarthropathy is a serious complication often associated with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. It leads to progressive joint destruction, deformity, instability, and increased risk of
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly impair mobility and quality of life, often resulting from injury, misalignment, or degenerative changes. Traditional treatments range from conservative measures
Dr Gordon Slater is a highly-skilled surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions and sports injuries. Dr Slater is one of the first foot and ankle surgeons in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical techniques. He routinely uses MIS to treat a range of conditions, including bunions. MIS has many advantages including shorter operating times, reduced post-operative pain, reduced risk of infection, minimal scarring and better cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Gordon Slater is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions and sports injuries. He was among the first surgeons in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques for foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Slater uses MIS to treat a range of conditions, including bunions. These techniques may support shorter operating times, reduced post-operative discomfort, and smaller scars compared with traditional approaches.
Procedures carry risks. Individual
outcomes vary depending on each patient’s condition. Please discuss with Dr.
Slater whether a particular treatment is appropriate for you.