Inside your
foot & ankle.
Skin. Bones. Tendons.Explore in three dimensions.
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Explore the surface, bones and selected soft tissues.
Choose a region above to explore related conditions. Location alone does not identify a diagnosis.
Browse conditions02 / I know my condition
Symptoms.
Assessment.
Your treatment options.
A sprain stretches or tears the ligaments that support the ankle. Some people develop repeated giving way after an injury. Examination helps distinguish ligament instability from other causes of pain.
Rehabilitation commonly works on movement, strength and balance. Persistent symptoms may need imaging and a discussion of further treatment.
Read the AAOS guidePain and stiffness can develop where the Achilles joins the heel or further up the tendon. Tendinopathy and a tendon rupture are different problems and need different assessment.
Treatment is tailored to the location and severity of symptoms, often starting with activity adjustment and a guided rehabilitation programme.
Read the AAOS guidePlantar fasciitis affects the supporting tissue along the sole. Pain is often felt beneath the heel and may be more noticeable with the first steps after rest.
An assessment can help rule out other causes of heel pain. Footwear, load management and an appropriate exercise programme are common starting points.
Read the NHS guideA bunion is a change in alignment at the base of the big toe, with a prominence on the inner side of the foot. It can cause rubbing and pain in shoes.
Roomier footwear and other non-operative measures may ease symptoms. Surgery is considered for troublesome pain or functional limitation, not simply appearance.
Read the NHS guideHallux rigidus is arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe. It can limit movement and make pushing off during walking uncomfortable.
Treatment depends on symptoms, joint movement and the extent of arthritis. Non-operative and surgical options can be discussed after assessment.
Read the AAOS guideIrritation of a nerve between the toes can cause burning pain, tingling or a feeling of a pebble beneath the forefoot. It most often affects the space between the third and fourth toes.
Examination helps identify the source of pain. Footwear changes and other treatments may be considered according to symptoms.
Read the NHS guideA progressively flattening foot may involve changes in the supporting tendons and ligaments, including the posterior tibial tendon. A naturally low arch without symptoms is not the same condition.
Assessment considers pain, alignment, flexibility and walking. Management may include support and rehabilitation, with surgery considered for selected cases.
Read the AAOS guideArthritis can affect the ankle and the smaller joints of the foot. Pain and stiffness may follow an old injury or arise from other types of joint disease.
The affected joint, symptoms and individual goals guide the choice of non-operative or surgical treatment.
Read the AAOS guide03 / Treatment & recovery
What matters to you?
Start the conversation
at your consultation.
A discussion of your symptoms and goals, followed by an examination. Imaging is arranged when it can help clarify the diagnosis.
Prepare for a visitCare may involve rehabilitation, footwear or orthotic support, and other condition-specific treatments. Surgery is discussed when appropriate.
Explore the approachYour rehabilitation and follow-up depend on your treatment and progress. Your team will advise when to walk, drive and return to sport.
Plan your recoveryBring relevant reports and scans, a current medication list, and details of previous treatment. Think about when symptoms began, what makes them worse and the activities you most want to return to. Check the clinic’s referral and insurance requirements before attending.
No. Many foot and ankle problems can be managed without an operation. If surgery is an option, the discussion should cover its purpose, alternatives, likely recovery and possible complications so you can make an informed decision.
This varies with the condition, the treatment and your progress. Follow your treating team’s instructions about weight-bearing and wound care. Driving and return to sport need a separate assessment of safety and function; there is no single timetable that suits everyone.
04 / Ringside Medicine
Boxing · Mixed martial artsDr Naseem’s work beyond the clinic.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
05 / About Dr Naseem
MBChB · FRCS (Tr&Orth) · MRes · Dip Sports Med
Dr Haris Naseem is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Healthpoint, Abu Dhabi, with a sub-specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery.
He trained in Manchester and previously worked as a consultant at Manchester Royal Infirmary. His clinical interests include sports medicine, limb reconstruction and complex trauma.
06 / Contact & appointments
For a foot or ankle consultation with Dr Naseem, request an appointment through Healthpoint.
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