Understanding Os Naviculare Syndrome: A Guide from Your Orthopaedic Surgeon
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I often see patients with various foot and ankle complaints. One condition that can cause persistent pain and often goes undiagnosed is Os Naviculare Syndrome. You might be surprised to learn that a small, extra bone in your foot could be...
Ankle Pain from Ankle Osteoarthritis
When most people think of arthritis, the fingers, hips, or knees usually come to mind. But the ankle? Not so much. And yet, for many patients, ankle osteoarthritis becomes a daily struggle — one that slowly chips away at mobility and comfort. In this post, I’ll share...
Ankle Talus Osteochondral Lesion
Ankle osteochondral lesion, also known as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the ankle, is a condition that affects the smooth cartilage and underlying bone in the ankle joint. It is characterised by the detachment of a fragment of cartilage and bone from the...
Subtle Lisfranc Injury: Symptoms & Consequences if Missed
What is the Lisfranc Joint of the Foot? The Lisfranc joint, also known as the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, is a critical joint located in the midfoot region of the foot. It is named after the French surgeon Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin, who described this anatomical...
