A safe and secure environment for patients and staff for urgent problems requiring in person clinical assessment. Deformity of the big toe associated with a bone prominence on the inner side of the toe is referred to as a bunion (hallux valgus). This deformity may be hereditary, and is aggravated by shoe wear.
Initially, this condition should be treated by wearing, wider fitting shoes. Surgical correction is recommended if the foot remains uncomfortable despite appropriate modification of shoe wear. A hammer toe is also known as a claw toe deformity, and is caused by changes in strength of the small muscles in the foot, worsened by tight fitting and high heel shoes.
Initially, this condition should be treated by wearing, wider fitting shoes. Surgical correction is recommended if the foot remains uncomfortable despite appropriate modification of shoe wear. A hammer toe is also known as a claw toe deformity, and is caused by changes in strength of the small muscles in the foot, worsened by tight fitting and high heel shoes.
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Victorian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Clinic
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The Victorian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Clinic was established in the year 2000 by Dr Andrew Beischer with the aim of creating a world-class facility for the assessment and treatment of patients with all disorders of the foot & ankle. Another aim was to create a facility to enable research into the field of foot & ankle surgery to provide cutting edge treatment options to patients of the clinic.
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We at Victorian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Clinic provide surgical treatment for conditions ranging from management of sports injuries and arthritic conditions of foot and ankle to bunions and toe deformities. We specialize in reconstruction of severely injured lower limb and in the surgical management of diabetic foot.
Fellows areas victorian orthopaedic foot ankle clinic
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Dr Beischer established the Victorian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Clinic fellowship program in 2002. Since then he has trained more than 20 orthopaedic surgeons from Australia and around the world. The fellowship program provides a comprehensive exposure to all aspects of this subspecialty including, trauma, adult reconstructive, sports medicine (including arthroscopy) and management of the diabetic foot.
Hallux Valgus Bunions
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Deformity of the big toe associated with a bone prominence on the inner side of the toe is referred to as a bunion (hallux valgus) - Figure 1. This deformity may be hereditary, and is aggravated by shoe wear. Initially, this condition should be treated by wearing, wider fitting shoes. Surgical correction is recommended if the foot remains uncomfortable despite appropriate modification of shoe wear.
Hallux Rigidus
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Arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe is common. This will often cause stiffness, swelling and pain in the joint. This problem may be associated with a bunion deformity or with gout of the joint. The initial management of the problem involves the use of anti-inflammatory medications and possibly the use of a carbon - fibre orthotic to reduce painful jamming of the toe.
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