Netcare Olivedale Hospital

Medical Suite C3, Cnr Windsor Way
Pres Fouche Drv, Randburg

Office Hours

8:15am – 4:45pm (Mon-Thrus)
8:15am – 1:00pm (Friday)

Office & Appointments

Dr Bothma's Docs & Resources

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Forefoot

Bunionette

In General Orthopaedics

Complex / Reconstructive Hand Problems

To ensure optimum management of major reconstructive hand problems, Dr Bothma may refer such cases to a Dedicated Hand Surgeon for management.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Midfoot Pain

Spontaneous onset pain in the arch of the foot, the top of the foot or the side of the foot, is mostly due to arthritic changes but there are many other conditions such as foot strain, overuse, injury, deformity and nerve related problems that may cause midfoot pain.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Heel / Hindfoot Pain

Pain in the heel region or the area below the ankle may be due to injury, arthritis, inflammation of the soft tissue structures around the heel or inflammation of the adjacent tendons such as the Achilles tendon. Occasionally, heel pain may be nerve related.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Arthritis

Degenerative arthritis of the midfoot and hindfoot joints occurs commonly. Symptoms vary from mild weight-bearing discomfort to disabling pain.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

High Arch

A high foot arch occurs naturally in many feet but may be associated with childhood foot deformities, nerve related problems or arthritic conditions.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Flat Foot

A flat foot can be an innocuous and natural occurrence but in many cases the flatfootedness can be disabling due to weight-bearing problems and pain.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Midfoot and Hindfoot Injuries

Injuries of the midfoot and hindfoot are common and are usually due to severe twisting of the foot, falls from a height, sporting activities such as contact port injuries, cycling and vehicular or motorcycle accidents.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Mid Foot & Hind Foot

Previous Surgery

Occasionally, even well planned and correctly performed midfoot and hindfoot foot surgery may develop complications with undesirable results.

In Adult Foot & Ankle, Forefoot

Forefoot Pain

Pain in the ball of the foot, the great toe or the lesser toes is usually associated with weight-bearing activities.