Foot & Ankle Surgery

Step Forward with Specialist Orthopaedic Care. Your feet and ankles do more than carry you through life — they support everything you do. So when pain, injury, or deformity affects your ability to move confidently, it’s time to take that first step toward lasting relief.

At Cosmedicare and St. Ellen’s Hospitals, we offer consultant-led foot and ankle surgery, delivered in our purpose-built private hospitals. With short waiting times, fully accredited surgical facilities, and wraparound aftercare, our goal is simple: to get you back on your feet — safely, confidently, and comfortably.

Our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, who specialise in foot and ankle care, treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Bunions (hallux valgus)
• Hammer toes or claw toes
• Ankle arthritis
• Plantar fasciitis (chronic heel pain)
• Flat foot (pes planus) or high arch (pes cavus) deformities
• Tendon tears or ruptures (e.g. Achilles tendon)
• Ligament instability or recurrent sprains
• Cartilage damage or bone spurs
• Fractures or old injuries that haven’t healed well

Many of these conditions can limit your mobility, impact your balance, and affect your confidence. Our specialists are here to offer real solutions.

Each surgical plan is tailored to your individual anatomy, lifestyle, and recovery goals. Depending on your diagnosis, we may recommend one of the following:

1. Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Used for procedures like bunion correction or hammertoe repair, this involves tiny incisions with less scarring and faster recovery.

2. Reconstructive Foot Surgery

Used to correct flat feet, high arches, or deformities caused by injury, arthritis or neurological conditions.

3. Ankle Fusion or Replacement

For severe arthritis, where pain relief and joint stability are the goals.

4. Tendon and Ligament Repair

To restore movement and strength following rupture, tear, or instability.

5. Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery)

Used for joint cleaning, removing scar tissue, or treating cartilage damage.

All surgeries are carried out in our hospital-standard operating theatres, with anaesthesia led by a GMC-registered consultant anaesthetist.

We offer:

• General anaesthetic for full comfort during complex procedures
• Spinal or regional anaesthetic with sedation, allowing for quicker recovery in appropriate cases

Our team will guide you through the safest and most suitable option.

Recovery depends on the type of surgery, but typically includes:

• Time in a boot, brace, or splint
• Limited weight bearing (crutches may be needed for a short period)
• Return to daily walking in 2–6 weeks
• Full return to sport or high-impact activity in 3–6 months (depending on procedure)

At Cosmedicare, you’ll receive:

• A personalised recovery plan
• Wound care and post-op check-ins
• Access to physiotherapy if needed
• A 24/7 aftercare line for peace of mind

We offer consultant-led orthopaedic care from start to finish from modern, hospital-based facilities — not converted clinics. Our short waiting times and rapid access to diagnostics are available across our locations in Glasgow and Livingston. We have transparent pricing and financing available with friendly, no-pressure consultations.

You don’t have to live with pain, limited mobility, or the worry of further injury. At Cosmedicare, we’re here to help you move forward — literally — with the support of a dedicated orthopaedic team and full surgical care.

Whether your condition is recent or something you’ve lived with for years, our surgeons will guide you through your options — with honesty, expertise, and compassion.