Metropolitan Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon Details When to Seek Care for Foot Pain

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Evangelos Evangelou, director of the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital, explains that persistent foot pain – whether a pulling sensation in the sole, ankle ache, or heaviness – can signal underlying problems that require medical attention. He advises seeing a doctor if pain limits walking, daily activities, or quality of life.

The doctor outlines the most common foot conditions treated at the hospital: hallux valgus (big‑toe deviation), hammer or claw toes, Morton's neuroma, hallux rigidus (degenerative arthritis of the big toe), cartilage lesions treatable by arthroscopy, and tendon‑transfer procedures for severe deformities. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent complications and restore full foot function.