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Advice Sheets
Foot Surgery
The
Birmingham Foot Clinic specialises in contemporary evidenced based surgical
intervention
to the
foot. Our mission is to offer a gold standard personal service for the
treatment of all foot health conditions.
The Consultant leading the team,
John Malik, is a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon,
specialising in foot surgery.
All patients are initially assessed, where general medical and social circumstances
and the presenting complaint are documented in detail. An examination is always
carried out and appropriate tests (such as x-rays or MRI scans) are utilised
to form a firm diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is made a list of treatment options
are discussed with the patient in detail, time is given for any questions that
are raised. Patients are also usually encouraged to discuss treatment options
with friends or partners and reflect on the options given for a short period
before a treatment line is implemented.
Successful surgery is based
on:
A firm diagnosis: If you do not know what is wrong, you can not choose
an appropriate treatment.
Evidence based contemporary treatment. Based on the firm diagnosis made,
treatment lines can then be discussed. The evidence base behind treatment
lines offered,
including any potential for side effects or complications, helps the Patient
decide which treatment is most appropriate for their individual circumstances.
Understanding: The patient understanding
the treatment and their contribution to a successful outcome, and the
Surgeon understanding the patient's needs,
commitments and concerns are essential components to effective care. A
key ethos to the service
provided is that the patient has to be fully informed and enters into any
treatment line with a sound understanding of the condition, treatments
available and
potential outcomes.
On the day of the operation all patients are seen prior to surgery by John
Malik, who introduces members of the team providing care. After the surgery
patients
are again seen by John who ensures that they are comfortable and being
cared for to an excellent standard.
All
patients are given John Malik’s
on-call phone number. If there are any issues, patients are encouraged
to contact John directly so that any concerns
or issues can be addressed in a timely and effective manner. No matter
how minor a surgery is in complexity, attention and care are assured
to the highest standard. |