Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid arthritis is the UK’s second most common arthritis. It causes joint pain and inflammation. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the foot and ankle
The foot and ankle are some of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn more about the causes, treatments and symptoms.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis causes painful joint inflammation and is often linked with the skin condition psoriasis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Everyday tips for living with arthritis
There are many ways to maintain a good quality of life when living with arthritis. Here’s our top tips and hacks to help make daily tasks a little easier.
Ankle scans
Watch videos of ultrasound ankle scans, including anterior longitudinal/transverse, perimalleolar lateral/medial and posterior longitudinal/transverse.
Anterior longitudinal scan of the ankle
Watch a healthcare professional video of the anterior longitudinal ankle scan. See tibialis anterior, tibia and dome of talus with overlying cartilage.
Anterior transverse scan of the ankle
Watch our video of the anterior transverse scan of the ankle. Laterally, the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus tendons are encountered.
Posterior longitudinal scan of the ankle
Watch a video of the posterior longitudinal ankle scan. Achilles tendon and calcaneus are visualised. The retrocalcaneal bursa is hypoechoic surrounded by fat.
Posterior transverse scan of the ankle
Watch our healthcare professional video of the posterior transverse scan of the ankle. Skin, subcutaneous fat, Achilles tendon and calcaneum are observed.
Examination of the foot and ankle
Read our guidance for healthcare professionals on examining the foot and ankle by following the 'look, feel, move and function' steps - including a video.
Arthritis
Arthritis causes pain and inflammation. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of different types of arthritis.
Foot and ankle surgery
Learn more about the common types of foot and ankle surgery, how it could help relieve pain and what the recovery process involves.
Sex, relationships and arthritis
Arthritis can affect sex and your relationships, this section looks at some of the common challenges and ways to manage them.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It first occurs before age 16. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Foot and ankle pain
Our feet and ankles are complex so they can be prone to arthritis or pain. Learn about the causes, exercises and treatments as well as the structure of the foot.