FOOT and ANKLE PAIN

Foot and Ankle pain are a common complaint for many active individuals.

Does your injury require a specialist ankle and foot doctor?

Just like the hand and wrist, the foot and ankle are structures that work together. We take their complex nature for granted since we use them so effortlessly daily. However, the moment a muscle, tendon, or ligament is damaged, standing may not be possible.   Generally, running, careless walking and team sports increase the potential for accidents and overuse. As a result, investigating pain requires a specialist foot doctor in London.

A specialist foot doctor should see ankle sprains.

Among the most common conditions seen by a sports doctor is persistent pain from an ankle sprain. In many cases, people with an ankle sprain go to hospital A+E or a minor injuries unit. However, after a normal X-ray to rule out a significant break, many are told that they have a simple ankle sprain. In general, most ankle sprains are due to a torn ligament in the ankle, although some cases may involve more severe damage.   For example, the tendon or cartilage may be torn or ruptured. In these cases, recovery time will be shorter if treatment is fast and appropriate. Thus, it is essential to diagnose these issues early.

Ankle pain may also be due to tendon damage and need a foot doctor.

Tendon injuries are relatively frequent in the foot and ankle. First, one type of tendon damage is a tear, such as an Achilles tendon tear.   Next, overuse injuries such as ankle or peroneal tendonitis are equally common. Therefore, early diagnosis is vital for any tendon issue. For this reason, we perform an ultrasound scan at the initial consultation. As a result, we can diagnose tendonitis early and get you started on the right exercise program.

Dr. Masci specialises in tendonitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, ankle tendonitis, and peroneal tendonitis. Another specific area of interest is plantar fasciitis or heel spur pain. He is a foot and ankle doctor in London. Dr. Masci has written over 20 peer-reviewed papers on tendonitis, including this study on Achilles tendonitis. In addition to research, he speaks at international conferences, including the Arsenal Football conference, BASEM, and Barcelona Football Conference.

Click on the location of your foot pain to find out possible causes: 

foot pain chart
Plantar big toe pain Sole of forefoot Heel pain Medial arch pain

Plantar big toe pain

Sole of forefoot

Heel pain

Medial arch pain

lateral ankle
Posterolateral ankle pain High lateral ankle pain Anterolateral ankle pain Lateral mid-foot pain Lateral forefoot pain Anterolateral mid-foot pain

Anterolateral ankle pain

Lateral mid-foot pain

Lateral forefoot pain

Anterolateral mid-foot pain

Dr. Masci is a specialist sport doctor in London. 

He specialises in muscle, tendon and joint injuries.