“I first met Mr Dega in July 2022 when I had been suffering with pain and ankle swelling on my left foot. After a scan, he diagnosed a fraying tendon that links my leg to my foot. He suggested three potential treatments that we should try in ascending order. First continued physio and wearing a brace, secondly, potential injection into the area reflected and thirdly, an operation that would renew and replace the tendon. The first treatment did not produce positive results and the tendon continued to deteriorate. In November 2022, he recommended we try the second treatment of an injection. This worked well (absence of pain, less swelling) for six weeks, then back to the same problem. At the end of January 2023, Mr Dega and myself decided to pursue the third option of surgical intervention. Because of my age (84) and because of a very predictable outcome, he recommended he should perform foot fusion (a triple arthrodesis) to eliminate the need for the problem tendon. This was performed on the 23rd of February 2023. In advance, he clearly explained the recovery time, the problems I would face and the potential outcome. In brief, 3 months non weight bearing, two months in a boot, one month learning to walk properly again and up to a year before, the foot would be as good as it would get. Also that continuing to play tennis and long distance walking were realistic objectives for me. Now after 5 1/2 months I’m able to walk 5 to 8 kilometres a day at close to normal speed without pain or additional swelling. I can look forward to further small increments of improvement for the next three months. I am ahead of the schedule that Mister Dega outlined to me at the outset.
I found and find Mr Dega to be an excellent surgeon. His advice and support during the year we’ve worked together has been relaxed, optimistic, encouraging and realistic. The operation on my foot has left barely perceptible scars and the X-rays show a foot that is a miracle of modern engineering (think of the cantilever of the Firth Forth railway bridge). I am confident that I will be back on the tennis court in the next two months and recommend Mr Dega without hesitation.”
Seven weeks post 1st MTP Fusion and I’m very happy with the operation performed by Mr Raman Dega. I am 55 years old and love all things outdoors and active so was understandably cautious about the surgery and a lengthy recovery period. I have seen Mr Dega on several occasions over the past few years in relation to managing the arthritis, and we discussed the fusion surgery. I felt reassured that this was the right approach to resolving my increasing pain. Mr Dega has always been reassuring and very clear with what to expect during the surgery and for my expectations in the recovery process. I am very pleased with the surgery and the recovery so far and I am slowly getting back to the active lifestyle that I enjoy. I would not have any reservations in recommending Mr Raman Dega to anyone considering similar surgery in future.
Over the last ten years I have found that my feet have been gradually curving inwards. Finally, I managed to be referred to Mr Dega at Windsor Foot who, after a brief examination, immediately recognised the condition (Pes Cavus) and he planned out my next two years. This involved a surgical correction (mid and hind foot) to each of my feet, the first in February 2022 and the second in October 2022.
The procedures were undertaken smoothly, and post operations the recovery continues to progress. Mr Dega always said I would not return to perfection, giving me honest assessments of my ability post operation. My walking is improving in line with his forecasts and already I am in a far better state than I was before – and this has been commented on by family and friends.
Overall a huge thank you to Mr Dega and his team for their professional, honest approach to dealing with me and, most importantly, managing my expectations throughout the whole process.
“Over an eight year period I had been suffering from growing pain in my left foot – the pain was centred on my left big toe – and in the end made it very painful to put any shoes on and walk very far. Finally, in November 2020, Mr Dega performed a 1st MTP joint fusion. All the pre-operation consultations and preparations were smooth, fully explained and easy to understand. The operation itself went very smoothly and now three months later, I am walking pain-free for the first time in eight years. It is now possible to start walk smoothly and ‘properly’ without any associated pain in my back and I am looking forward to going shopping for shoes! Wonderful!”
“I had a longstanding debilitating pain in my Achilles tendon. I had multiple sessions with a physiotherapist to no avail. Finally they recommended I see Mr Dega, an orthopaedic consultant with a specialist interest in foot and ankle disorders. Following my initial consultation and MRI with Mr Dega he advised that we try shockwave therapy treatment rather than injections or even possible surgery. After three sessions I have found my condition almost cured.
“I am now pain free and able to continue with my active life as normal. I can walk my dog without a twinge and even exercise. Prior to my shockwave treatment with Mr Dega I found my life to be compromised with the pain. I was unable to exercise or even walk properly. All of that has now changed. I cannot thank Mr Dega enough in helping me.”
“I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your support and personal attention in healing the rupture on my Achilles tendon. I am now on the road to recovery and working with Mel Skeer on the necessary physio to strengthen the muscles and core balance in my legs. Hopefully, I will be on the golf course playing a short game from June onwards and on the tennis courts by September this year.
“My thanks also to Hilary, Lynne and Susan for their help over the last months. Wishing you and your team a safe 2021.”
“My experience of treatment via Mr Raman Dega and the Windsor Foot and Ankle Clinic has been a positive one. I found myself in late 2016 suffering from unexplained ankle pain in my left leg, this gradually worsened to the degree that when I saw my GP, it had progressed to a stage that working and routine walking was becoming more problematic and painful. In 2017 I was referred to Mr Dega.
“I was somewhat surprised when told from the initial consultation, after scans, examination and x-rays that I would need ankle fusion surgery due to the onset of arthritis to my ankle joint. I also needed a bone graft from my leg to supply the material for Mr Dega to rebuild the damaged joint. Mr Dega was extremely pleasant and thorough in how he explained the procedure and treatment required, including arranging for a series of steroid injections to allow me to have the surgery at a time to fit around my working and family commitments. I underwent surgery in late August 2017 and the subsequent recuperation was painful but not unbearable. The difference that it has made to me thus far is quite remarkable.
“I chose Mr Dega for my ankle surgery as he was recommended to me as an experienced surgeon in this particular field, both by my GP and through my healthcare provider. In my meetings with him I found him straightforward, informative and most importantly he answered all my questions, concerns and was clear in his advice. It has been quite a long recovery and at times it felt like a slow process, however aided by the physiotherapy undertaken after the operation I was mobile after 4-5 weeks non-weight bearing and back to work in the protective boot as soon as the cast was removed after 7-8 weeks. Around 14 weeks after the surgery I was walking again (albeit slowly until my confidence grew again) without the Air-Cast Boot and without any crutches, and more importantly I was walking pain-free.
“Now, 7 months after the surgery my ankle is no longer swollen and is fully fused. It only ever aches a bit after a particularly long day at work or excessive walking. I am extremely pleased with the results, to say the least. I sincerely hope I don’t have to go through this process again on my right ankle, but if I did Windsor Foot & Ankle Clinic would be my first port of call.”
“My experience was a very positive one. I had a great deal of pain and could not walk more than 300 metres. I was surprised when told I would only need a few sessions and was very sceptical. Mr Dega was extremely pleasant and explained the procedure all the way through. The treatment was painful but not unbearable and the difference that it made was remarkable. Within 4 weeks I was moving relatively pain free and within 8 weeks I was back to normal. 4 months later and I am still pain free. I would certainly recommend this treatment to anyone who is suffering like I was as the difference it made to me was immense.”
“A belated but nonetheless heartfelt thank you to you and your team. You performed a revision hallux valgus correction to my right foot last year. I am delighted to tell you that now, nearly ten months on from the operation, my foot has settled down and I can walk comfortably in a variety of shoes – for the first time in years!! I am delighted and very grateful indeed for the expertise of you and your team.”
I had ankle fusion surgery in February 2015, eight weeks after having lumbar spine fusion. I chose Mr Dega for my ankle surgery as he was recommended to me as a surgeon who delivers positive outcomes. I found him straightforward, informative and pleasant. Throughout the whole process he answered all my questions, was encouraging and clear in his advice. Now, 5 months after the surgery my ankle has no scars, is not swollen is fully fused and only aches a bit. I am very pleased with the results.It is a long and slow process and I am still struggling to find an even gait but that is because I had back and ankle surgery and have weakened my muscles during recovery.
“The things I discovered that helped were, Definitely rest with your ankle above the rest of your body. It helps a lot. In the 6 week period of “no weight bearing” I used a knee trolley to scoot around the house instead of crutches – this was brilliant and I never put my foot down by mistake or in sheer frustration like you can with crutches. It also seemed to help that I had a bed downstairs and took care not to try and accelerate progress but followed exactly the advice I was given. Having said that I did manage to perform in plaster and in the surgical boot (I’m a drummer in a rockband). I hope I don’t have to have the other ankle fused but if I do, I would certainly return to Mr Dega.”
“I had a longstanding debilitating pain in my Achilles tendon. I had multiple sessions with a physiotherapist to no avail. Finally they recommended I see Mr Dega, an orthopaedic consultant with a specialist interest in foot and ankle disorders. Following my initial consultation and MRI with Mr Dega he advised that we try shockwave therapy treatment rather than injections or even possible surgery. After three sessions I have found my condition almost cured.
“I am now pain free and able to continue with my active life as normal. I can walk my dog without a twinge and even exercise. Prior to my shockwave treatment with Mr Dega I found my life to be compromised with the pain. I was unable to exercise or even walk properly. All of that has now changed. I cannot thank Mr Dega enough in helping me.”