KZN Foot and Ankle Clinic is a specialist orthopaedic practice with a focus on lower extremity probl
04/03/2022
Accessory navicular is an extra bone in your foot. Usually asymptotic. This is determined by genetics. However, it can be injured due to trauma and if you experience pain, intervention may be necessary. Seek a definitive diagnosis in order to treat an injury effectively to avoid chronic pain. Early intervention is key to laying the foundation for a successful recovery. Intervention may not always be necessary, but getting a professional opinion will give you peace of mind. It will help you make decisions based on evidence and deal with chronic pain.
02/03/2022
We are very pleased that all our reception staff have completed a CPR course last week. Well done girls!
17/01/2022
we recommend a trip out to https://msinsi.co.za/albert-falls/ which is a paradise for outdoor activity to promote healthy living. Running, walking and cycling is allowed. lifestyle
09/12/2020
Please note KZN Foot and Ankle Clinic will be closed for the festive season from 16 December to 4 January. However, we have someone taking calls right through so our telephone lines will be answered.
01/12/2020
This past weekend we decided to take part in a worthy cause
Dr Kevin MacIntyre would like to support local and promote wellness. Here is the start of a series of posts. recommends a walk/hike/run in the Umgeni valley. Entrance is opposite Amber Glen on the Karkloof road. For more information https://www.places.co.za/html/umgenirivnr.html
29/10/2020
Angelo had a right ankle fusion and he is walking and running again. Thank you for these kind words Angelo, we’re so glad your ankle is all better and that you can move with ease again!
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If you’d like to book a consultation with Dr. MacIntyre, please WhatsApp us on 066 271 2569 or email admin@kznfootandankleclinic.co.za.
23/10/2020
Happy Friday!
21/10/2020
Did you know about this foot fact? Pretty interesting!
18/10/2020
Ankles are an obvious weak point as almost the full weight of your entire body rests on it. A sprained ankle is one of the most common acute lower extremity injuries - if not the most common acute injury, period. Because they’re so common, far too many people don’t realise how serious these injuries can truly be, and in our experience, people tend to underestimate the damage and the long-term risks.
Because so many people underestimate the severity of an ankle sprain, it leads to insufficient treatment, returning to activity too soon and in many cases, can cause re-injury or chronic complications. For example:
• Worsening an existing sprain by further tearing the affected ligament.
• The sprain might be “covering” a more serious ankle fracture, which can become quite severe if you continue to walk on it.
• Pain could become chronic.
• The ligaments might not fully and properly heal, which not only makes re-injury more likely, but can cause the joint itself to become loose and unstable.
• Early onset, post-traumatic arthritis may develop in the ankle. This could potentially happen years after the initial injury but still many years or decades before “ordinary” osteoarthritis might be expected to emerge.
Sprained ankles aren’t something you want to take chances with. A full examination, positive diagnosis, and treatment recommendations from a foot and ankle injury professional gives you the best opportunity to rebound quickly and avoid any future complications. You can get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 066 271 2569 or email admin@kznfootandankleclinic.co.za for a consultation if you have a sprained ankle.
People with flat feet, also called fallen arches, have either no arch in their feet or one that is very low.
The arches in our feet provide a spring to the step and help to distribute body weight across the feet and legs. The structure of the arches determine how a person walks. The arches need to be both sturdy and flexible to adapt to stress and a variety of surfaces.
Flat feet can cause pain in the feet as a result of strained muscles and connecting ligaments. If the ankles turn inward, it can also cause stress and pain and swelling in the knee and hip joints. Flat feet can also cause an uneven distribution of body weight. This may result in shoes wearing down unevenly or more quickly than usual, especially on one side, which can lead to further injuries.
If you’d like to book a consultation with Dr. MacIntyre to discuss any problems regarding fallen arches, please WhatsApp us on 066 271 2569 or email admin@kznfootandankleclinic.co.za.
12/10/2020
We are happy to be back and working in our new rooms. 😃 With more space and ventilation, the environment is even safer than before as we take our patients safety seriously in each of our disciplines.
Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
12/10/2020
Here are the latest additions to our brand new rooms at KZN Foot and Ankle Clinic. 🪑🩺😀 Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
09/10/2020
Happy Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? We are!
08/10/2020
Happy International Podiatry Day!
This special day provides the worldwide podiatry community an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the good work that is done in providing foot and ankle care by podiatrists.
05/10/2020
Did you know about this foot fact? Pretty interesting!
If you suffer from any foot or ankle pain, please WhatsApp us on 066 271 2569 or email admin@kznfootandankleclinic.co.za to book a virtual consultation with Dr. MacIntyre.
02/10/2020
The foot is a complex anatomic structure that consists of three main sections namely forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot. The three sections combined are made up of 26 bones and 33 joints that work together with 19 muscles and 107 ligaments to perform highly precise movements, as well as be strong enough to support more than thousands of kilograms of pressure for every kilometre walked.
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The KZN Foot and Ankle Clinic is a specialist orthopaedic clinic with a focus on lower extremity problems. Our focus is foot and ankle traumatic injuries, sports injuries, degenerative and arthritic conditions, deformities (bunions), and flat feet problems.
Dr Kevin MacIntyre is a fellowship trained, lower limb surgeon, who obtained post graduate training with internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeons in Europe. Fellowship training provides Dr MacIntyre with an evidence-based approach to your orthopaedic problems in our local state-of-the-art private hospitals.
The decision to operate is based on a comprehensive assessment taking special care to fully understand all aspects of a patient’s life, including functional demands and the condition itself. A conservative approach is first-line treatment with an emphasis on joint sparing, and key-hole (arthroscopic) surgery, when it is necessary to operate.
Special emphasis is given to a multi-disciplinary approach as my primary goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for you, and your family.
DR KEVIN MACINTYRE
Dr MacIntyre is a locally, and internationally, fellowship trained, Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle, and sports injuries.
Following the completion of general basic surgical training, and advanced orthopaedic surgical training in Cape Town, Dr MacIntyre sought additional training abroad, including two competitive sub-specialty clinical fellowships:
First qualified through the University of Stellenbosch in 2000
Hip Arthroplasty (replacements) Fellowship at Groote Schuur (UCT)
Knee Fellowship at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
He is trained in Orthopaedic Surgery, Traumatology, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Surgery, Foot Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Cartilage Transplantation.