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By Mr Matthew Solan
10.12.20
Orthopaedic surgeon

Sever's disease: what you need to know about heel pain in children

Sever’s disease is not a disease, but a type of bone injury that causes inflammation near the growth plate in the heel, mainly affecting growing children. Mr Matthew Solan, an expert trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, guides us through what Sever's disease is, the signs and symptoms and the treatment available.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
07.11.19
Orthopaedic surgeon

Heel spurs: causes, symptoms, treatments and recovery

Feeling pain and stiffness in your heel might mean you are part of the 10 percent of the population suffering from a “heel spur”. Mr Matthew Solan, a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London and Guildford, gives us an overview of what a heel spur is, what the causes are and the treatments that are available.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
02.05.19
Orthopaedic surgeon

Painful big toe arthritis - what can be done to help?

What should you do if you have pain in your big toe that isn’t going away? Could it be a sign of arthritis? If so, what can be done to help? We spoke with leading orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in foot and ankle problems, Mr Matthew Solan...

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By Mr Matthew Solan
13.12.18
Orthopaedic surgeon

Standing CT: the latest and best foot scanning technology

Is your local clinic making use of standing CT scan technology yet? In an exclusive interview with Top Doctors, leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Matthew Solan explains why this new device is a huge advance in diagnosing foot and ankle problems to deliver the best-quality treatment.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
09.11.18
Orthopaedic surgeon

A pain in the heel? Could it be plantar fasciitis?

The most common cause of pain underneath the heel is plantar fasciitis, which can easily get worse if not looked after and treated properly. Expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Matthew Solan explains how pain in the heel can be caused, and how it can be resolved.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
06.08.18
Orthopaedic surgeon

Achilles tendon rupture: the important questions to consider

Mr Matthew Solan is a leading ankle orthopaedic surgeon and an expert in treating Achilles tendon ruptures. Here he details his top questions for consideration on rupturing the Achilles tendon.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
06.03.18
Orthopaedic surgeon

Shockwave therapy - how is it used to treat heel pain?

If you are suffering with a chronic pain condition in the foot or ankle, shockwave therapy may be the answer for you. It works by stimulating inflammation in the painful area and encouraging healing. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Matthew Solan explains the procedure.

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By Mr Matthew Solan
26.02.18
Orthopaedic surgeon

How long does it take to recover from ankle tendonitis?

Problems with the tendons in the foot and ankle can take a while to recover from, but what can you do to help this process? Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Matthew Solan explains all.

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