All About Foot and Ankle Conditions
Your feet and ankles carry your entire body weight every day. Whether you are walking, running, or standing for long hours, when something goes wrong, even simple tasks can become painful or difficult.
In Singapore, foot and ankle issues are very common, especially among people who stay active, wear unsupportive footwear, or spend long hours on their feet. Conditions like plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, flat feet, and heel pain are among the top reasons people visit sports and orthopaedic clinic.
Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat
We diagnose and manage a wide range of foot and ankle conditions affecting both active individuals and everyday patients. Our approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and, when appropriate, minimally invasive techniques to relieve pain, restore stability, and help patients return confidently to their daily activities and sports.
Ankle Conditions
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Impingement (Anterior)
- Ankle Impingement (Posterior)
- Ankle Sprain/Instability
- Achilles Tendinopathy – Insertional
- Achilles Tendinopathy – Non Insertional
- High Ankle Sprain
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
- Peroneal Tendon Tear / Rupture
Foot Conditions
- 5th Metatarsal Fracture and Jones Fracture
- Accessory Navicular
- Calcaneal Fracture
- Charcot Arthropathy
- Claw Toes
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Gastrocnemius Recession
- Hallux Rigidus (Big toe arthritis)
- Hallux Valgus (Bunions)
- Hammer Toes
- Ingrown Toenail (IGTN)
- Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation
- Metatarsalgia
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Pes Cavus (High Arched Foot)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Plate Rupture
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (Acquired Flat Foot)
- Sesamoiditis
- Spring Ligament Injury
- Subtalar Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Trigger Toe
- Turf Toe
When to See a Foot & Ankle Specialist
Ignoring ongoing foot or ankle pain can lead to long-term joint problems or changes in your gait, which may affect your knees, hips, and back. We recommend that you see a foot and ankle orthopaedic doctor if you have:
- Persistent pain that does not improve after a few days
- Swelling, bruising, or difficulty bearing weight
- A “popping” sound or feeling at the time of injury
- Visible deformity or change in the shape of your foot or ankle
- Numbness, tingling, or pins and needles sensations
- Limping
- Avoiding certain shoes
- Changing the way, you walk because of pain
Early specialist management can slow degeneration,
relieve pain, and in many cases, delay or avoid joint replacement entirely.
Assessment and Diagnosis
At Altius Clinic, your orthopaedic specialist will begin with a detailed discussion about your symptoms and daily activities, followed by a physical examination of your foot and ankle. We may recommend X‑rays, MRI, or ultrasound to check for fractures, ligament tears, tendon damage, or arthritis.
Once we understand the root cause, we will explain your diagnosis in simple terms and walk you through the best treatment options.
Treatment Options
Treatment option #1
A thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your condition and guide the right treatment.
Treatment option #2
A thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your condition and guide the right treatment.
Treatment option #3
A thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your condition and guide the right treatment.
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