Peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, infection and deformity are predisposing factors in ulceration and amputation in Diabetic populations. According to Campbell et al. (2000) in The Position Statement from the Australian Diabetes Society, “Amputation is about 15 times more common in people with Diabetes. Half of the amputations are major involving above or below the knee [...]

The big toe joint is an extremely important joint within the human body. While relatively small compared to our hip, knee and ankle joints it is arguably the most important for gait. Without sufficient movement at the joint, the foot can become unstable and compensatory gait pattern may form resulting in more proximal issues. Hallux [...]

Bunions are a deformity of the first toe joint where a bony prominence develops on the inside part of the forefoot. The prominence is due to a deviation of the big toe towards second toe.  The initial deviation may precede a partial or full dislocation of the big toe in the later stages. This change [...]