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06/11/2025

👣 Liverpool Foot & Ankle Clinic — Supporting Patients on the Isle of Man! 🇮🇲

Following our recent feature by the Isle of Man Government, we’re excited to continue expanding access to specialist Foot & Ankle care for island patients.

Led by Professor , and working closely with Mr and , we are proud that this innovative partnership has already been recognised as a finalist for excellence in team working 🏆

📅 NEXT ISLE OF MAN CLINIC
Thursday 14th November — limited private appointments available

Whether you’re suffering with:
✅ Ankle fractures or instability
✅ Heel pain or Achilles problems
✅ Bunions or forefoot deformities
✅ Arthritis or chronic foot pain
✅ Sports injuries (football/sporting performance focus)
…we’re here to get you back on your feet.

📍 Local assessment & follow-up
🏥 Surgery and advanced treatment at Spire Liverpool Hospital
⚡ Fast access — tailored treatment plans
🙌 Trusted by athletes and active patients across the island

📩 To book your appointment:
admin@liverpoolfootandankle.com

We’re proud to be making a real difference to Isle of Man patients — and we look forward to seeing many of you on 14th November!

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from the Liverpool Foot & Ankle Clinic! 🎃👣
Whether you’re trick-or-treating or chasing little monsters around tonight, stay safe on those feet and ankles!🦶✨

If you do take a mis-step… you know where to find us 😉

27/10/2025

📢 New Publication Alert!

Congratulations to Prof. Lyndon Mason from the Liverpool Foot & Ankle Clinic on his latest paper —
🦴 “Management of Geriatric Ankle Fractures” — published in Current Osteoporosis Reports (Springer Nature).

A trans-Atlantic collaboration with Dr. Jan Szatkowski , this review explores the best ways to manage osteoporotic ankle fractures — tackling challenges of poor bone quality, frailty, and the need for early mobilisation.

Key Findings
• Functional outcomes are similar between casting and surgery (OMAS ~65).
• Casting → more malunion; Surgery → more wound complications.
• Extended ORIF (Fibula-Pro-Tibia) improves fixation strength and reduces revision.
• Extended ORIF and fibular nailing havefewer soft-tissue issues.
• Treatment must be individualised — focusing on restoring movement, not perfect X-rays.

Read the full paper here 👇
🔗 [link in bio or paste link]
https://lnkd.in/gjm6r6ki

26/10/2025

🌏 Well done, Prof Mason! 👏

A huge congratulations to Professor Lyndon Mason for representing the Liverpool Foot & Ankle Clinic and the University of Liverpool as International Faculty at the Cochin International Orthopaedic Summit (CIOS 2025) in Kochi, India 🇮🇳.

Prof Mason delivered his lecture virtually, sharing his pioneering research and surgical innovations in ankle fractures and posterior malleolar reconstruction — continuing to inspire surgeons across the globe.

Even from across continents, his work continues to connect, educate, and elevate orthopaedic practice worldwide 🌍.

25/10/2025

🔹 Plantar Fascia Rupture — what do we know about this rare injury?

Rupture of the plantar fascia is often overlooked in patients with persistent heel pain.
A systematic review by Mosca et al. ( Foot & Ankle Specialist, 2022) from Italy, analysed 155 patients (157 feet) across 18 studies and highlighted several key findings:

👣 Key takeaways
• The vast majority (≈ 90%) of ruptures occurred in patients already treated for plantar fasciitis.
• Corticosteroid injection was the most significant risk factor — present in 130 of 155 patients, conferring a 33-fold increased risk of rupture (Lee et al.).
• Spontaneous ruptures are rare, typically seen in athletes with high acceleration or change-of-direction movements.
• Conservative management (immobilisation, rest, and gradual physiotherapy) yielded good outcomes in nearly all cases.
• Surgery was rarely required — reserved for chronic or persistent cases with residual pain.

🏃‍♂️ Clinical relevance
The plantar fascia tolerates over 1000 N of force, yet repetitive microtrauma or steroid-related degeneration can precipitate failure. Recognising rupture is difficult — patients may describe a “pop” and sudden medial heel pain with swelling and ecchymosis.

https://lnkd.in/eCTsVxyW

23/10/2025

📄 New Research Spotlight: “Open Excision vs. Percutaneous Intermetatarsal Ligament Release for Morton’s Neuroma – Is Width Important?” (Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2025) AOFAS Journals

Morton’s neuroma remains one of the most common causes of forefoot pain — yet surgical treatment can vary.

This new multicentre study by Emanuel Cortesão de Seiça João Seixas Alexei Buruian Daniel Peixoto João Vide (Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2025) provides valuable insight into how neuroma width can possibly guide treatment choice.

🔍 Key findings:
• 46 patients (58 feet) were reviewed, comparing open excision and percutaneous intermetatarsal ligament release (PILR).
• Both techniques improved pain and function, but open excision achieved significantly better outcomes for neuromas >7.4 mm in width.
• For smaller neuromas (

23/10/2025

🌍 International faculty for Mason at CIOS 🇮🇳

We are proud that our very own Professor Lyndon Mason has been invited as International Faculty at the 5th Biennial Cochin International Orthopaedic Summit (CIOS 2025) in Kochi, Kerala, India 🇮🇳.

Held at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi, this prestigious global meeting — celebrating its 10th year — brings together leading orthopaedic surgeons from across the world to explore the theme “Dilemmas in Orthopaedics.”

Prof Mason will be sharing his internationally recognised work on complex ankle fractures and posterior malleolar management — research that continues to shape surgical practice worldwide.

CIOS 2025 features expert-led cadaveric workshops, global keynote sessions, and collaborative discussions uniting specialists from over 20 countries.

Congratulations Prof Mason on this latest international faculty position, showcasing Liverpool’s continued impact on orthopaedic education, innovation, and research excellence.

📍 Cochin International Orthopaedic Summit 2025
📅 25–26 October 2025 | Grand Hyatt, Kochi, India
🌐 www.ciosonline.com

12/10/2025

🇸🇪 International Invitation for Professor Lyndon Mason

We’re proud to share that our very own Professor Lyndon Mason, has been invited to deliver the Academic Friday Session at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden, on October 17th.

This invitation follows Professor Mason’s recent PhD from the University of Liverpool, focused on posterior malleolar fractures — a body of work that has transformed understanding and management of these complex injuries worldwide.

At Uppsala, Professor Mason will present on the Posterior Malleolus, discussing the evolution of treatment from biomechanics and fracture morphology to surgical approaches and outcome optimisation.

It’s a privilege to see his research being recognised by the prestigious Department of Orthopaedics at Uppsala University, a leading centre of orthopaedic excellence.

We wish Professor Mason every success in his upcoming lecture and thank Professor Olof Wolf and his team for the kind invitation.

🕗 Friday 17th October 2025 | 08:00–08:30 (Sweden) / 07:00–07:30 (UK)

04/10/2025

⚽️ Grassroots football matters! ⚽️

Liverpool Foot & Ankle Clinic is proud to sponsor West Kirby United U12s — Nebula & Celeste 🌟

Supporting local grassroots teams is about more than football — it’s about teamwork, resilience, and community. We’re thrilled to help these young players grow, stay active, and chase their goals (on and off the pitch!) 💪⚽️

Here’s to a fantastic season ahead for Nebula and Celeste — play hard, have fun, and keep shining bright ⭐️⭐️

04/10/2025

👏 Well done to our who has been invited as the guest speaker at the West of Scotland Foot & Ankle Society (WOSFAS) meeting in Glasgow on Monday 6th October.

Hosted at and supported by , the meeting will also welcome the European Foot & Ankle Society Fellows for a joint evening of education and collaboration.

Professor Mason will present his pioneering research on posterior malleolar fractures, which has helped reshape treatment and surgical approaches both nationally and internationally 🌍

20/09/2025

🔎 Article of Interest: Fixation Merhods and Post-Operative Protocols in First MTP Joint Fusion

Hallux rigidus remains the most common form of foot arthritis, and first MTP joint arthrodesis is widely accepted as the gold standard treatment for advanced cases. Despite this, questions persist regarding:

1️⃣ Which fixation method gives the most reliable outcomes?
2️⃣ What weight-bearing regime is safest and most effective post-operatively?

A new systematic review published in Foot & Ankle Surgery explores these very questions:

“An evidenced based review of the efficacy of fixation type and post-operative weight-bearing status on metatarsophalangeal joint fusion for treatment of hallux rigidus”
👉 https://lnkd.in/ejcstRks

📊 Key findings:
• Fixation: Fair evidence supports the use of screws, plates, or plate + compression screw. Insufficient evidence exists for staples and newer devices.
• Weight-bearing: Both immediate weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing show comparable clinical outcomes.
• Evidence gap: Further high-quality Level I and II studies are needed to refine recommendations.

💡 This review reinforces that there is flexibility in both fixation choice and rehabilitation, but also highlights the lack of consensus in our field.

❓ Discussion point:
In your practice:
• What fixation method do you prefer for first MTPJ arthrodesis?
• Do you allow immediate weight-bearing post-operatively, or do you still recommend a period of protection?

I’d be very interested to hear how colleagues are approaching this in their own units.

14/09/2025

🔎 New RCT on Minimally Invasive vs Open Surgery for Hallux Valgus

Escudero et al. have just published a randomized controlled trial comparing MITO (minimally invasive transverse distal metatarsal osteotomy with percutaneous Akin) vs open chevron Akin (OC) surgery for mild–moderate hallux valgus in the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society journal FAI.

📊 Key findings:
• 40 patients, 40 feet randomized
• No difference in surgical time, PROMs, AOFAS, or radiographic results at 1 year
• Early wound healing favored MITO at 6 weeks (PWAT score)
• Complication rate: 15% in both groups
• At 1 year, outcomes were equivalent across both techniques

💡 Takeaway:
This small RCT suggests that minimally invasive techniques may offer short-term soft tissue benefits in wound healing, but at 1 year, both MIS and open osteotomies achieve comparable functional and radiographic outcomes. Larger, multicentre trials will be important to confirm these findings and guide practice.

📖 paper https://lnkd.in/e-2SsDiX

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