Injuries & sports
Fractures & Non-Union
Broken bones of the foot and ankle, including fractures that have failed to heal after previous treatment.
About this condition
Fractures of the foot and ankle range from minor toe breaks to complex joint injuries. Most heal well with the right treatment, but some — particularly after repeated surgery or in patients with poor blood supply — fail to unite, causing ongoing pain and difficulty walking.
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Common signs & symptoms
- Persistent pain after a fracture
- Swelling that does not settle
- Pain with weight-bearing months after injury
- Deformity or difficulty walking
How we approach treatment
- 1Accurate diagnosis with X-ray and CT scans
- 2Non-operative care where appropriate
- 3Surgical fixation or bone grafting
- 4Specialist planning for difficult, previously failed fractures