A consultation at Advanced Footcare Group is where we assess your foot problem and set out a clear plan. We offer two kinds: non-surgical consultations, which suit most foot, heel and lower-limb problems, and surgical consultations for when surgery has been raised or may be the right option.
Non-Surgical Consultations
Most foot problems do not need surgery. At a non-surgical consultation we take a full history of the problem, examine the foot and, where relevant, assess how you stand, load and walk. We identify the cause, explain it in plain terms, and recommend the right course of treatment.
Where it helps we use diagnostic ultrasound in clinic. Treatment can include orthotics, footwear advice, shockwave therapy and routine chiropody, and where appropriate we begin at the same visit.
When a Non-Surgical Consultation Is Right
- Heel pain, bunions or forefoot pain that needs a proper diagnosis
- Sports injuries, or questions about how you walk or run
- Flat feet, or foot pain linked to how your feet load
- Skin and nail problems such as verrucae and ingrown toenails
- Arthritis in the joints of the foot, and forefoot pain
Joint Arthritis and Forefoot Pain
We treat arthritis in the joints of the foot, from the ankle to the toes, as well as forefoot pain. We assess the joint, find the cause and set out the treatment options. Where a painful joint needs more than orthotics and footwear changes, your clinician may recommend joint injection therapy, using hyaluronic acid or steroid injections, to help ease the pain.
Surgical Consultations
At Advanced Footcare Group we have access to a number of surgeons who are fully qualified in minor to major surgeries. A surgical consultation is where we assess whether surgery is genuinely the right option for you, and explain exactly what it would involve.
What a Surgical Consultation Involves
We review your history, examine the foot in detail, and discuss the procedure, recovery and likely outcome. You understand every step and the alternatives before making any decision, with no pressure to proceed.
When You Might Need a Surgical Consultation
- An advanced or painful bunion that no longer responds to conservative care
- Toe deformities such as hammertoes that have become fixed or painful
- Any foot problem where surgery has been raised and you want a clear opinion
What to Bring, and What to Ask
It helps to bring the shoes you wear most, a list of any medication you take, and any scans or letters from previous care. Come with your questions too, from how long recovery takes to time off work and driving. A consultation is also a sensible way to get a clear second opinion when surgery has been suggested elsewhere.
What Happens Next
If surgery is the right step, we plan it with you and support you through recovery. If it is not, we set out the conservative options instead. We cover the wider question in when is foot surgery necessary, and the procedures themselves in foot surgery.
Who Carries Out Your Surgery
Through Advanced Footcare Group you have access to surgeons who are fully qualified across minor to major foot procedures, so if surgery is the right path you are in experienced hands from the consultation onwards. We match the right person to the problem rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Support Before and After
If you decide to go ahead, we guide you through preparing for the procedure and support you through recovery. If you decide against it, the same team provides conservative care.
Why Choose Advanced Footcare for a Consultation
- An unhurried, honest assessment with no pressure to proceed
- Access to surgeons qualified across minor to major procedures
- Both conservative and surgical options under one roof
- A sensible route to a clear, independent second opinion
- The same team through assessment, surgery and recovery
To arrange a surgical or non-surgical consultation, call 01306 883 332 or book an appointment.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between a surgical and a non-surgical consultation?
A non-surgical consultation assesses and diagnoses a foot problem and sets out conservative treatment such as orthotics, footwear advice or shockwave therapy. A surgical consultation is for when surgery has been raised or may be needed: we assess whether it is genuinely the right option and explain what it would involve.
What happens at a surgical consultation?
We review your history, examine the foot in detail, and talk through the procedure, recovery and realistic outcome. The aim is that you understand every step and the alternatives before deciding on anything, with no pressure.
Do I need a referral for a surgical consultation?
No. You can arrange a private surgical consultation with us directly. We assess the problem, explain whether surgery is genuinely needed, and set out the alternatives.
Will a consultation mean I have to have surgery?
No. A consultation is about understanding your options, not committing to surgery. Often it confirms that a conservative approach is the better route. Where surgery is the right step, you decide with full information.
Does a consultation commit me to surgery?
Not at all. A surgical consultation is an assessment and a conversation, not a commitment. If surgery is not the right answer we will say so and set out the alternatives instead.
How long does a surgical consultation take?
It is an unhurried appointment, long enough to examine the foot properly, explain the options and answer your questions, so you leave with a clear understanding rather than feeling rushed.
Can I get a second opinion here?
Yes. A consultation is a sensible way to get a clear, independent opinion when surgery has been suggested elsewhere and you want to be sure it is the right step.
Our team
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