Foot and ankle surgery

Podiatric surgery is the only registered speciality of podiatry Specialist Registration.

Podiatric surgeons have undergone extensive education and training in the medical and surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. Many foot and ankle conditions can be surgically managed using office-based procedures and some require day surgery with only a  small portion requiring a short stay in hospital. Podiatric surgery has been shown to be safe and effective.

Podiatric surgery has been refined and developed since it began in Australia in 1979. Podiatric surgery aims to get patients back to normal activity levels as soon as possible. Read More