Rafael Nadal was one of the most successful tennis players of his generation. At age 19, however, his career was seriously threatened by chronic midfoot pain. He chose to play on, adopting a highly unconventional – and potentially controversial – approach to pain management.

The Royal College of Podiatry has issued a position statement on the use of injectable hyaluronic acid-based dermal hydrogels in the foot. While these treatments are attracting growing interest, the College says that patient safety, prescribing compliance and strong clinical governance must remain the priority.

Healthcare professionals are being advised that certain packs of Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg contain the wrong patient information leaflet (PIL).

Lower limb immobilisation presents clinicians with a widespread but tough question – when does the risk of venous thromboembolism outweigh the risks associated with anticoagulation? Emerging evidence is helping to determine decision-making, but uncertainty remains.

Podiatrists say audit matters. But a new survey suggests restrictions in time, systems and standardisation are holding the profession back from building a national picture of outcomes.

A new national campaign and not-for-profit footwear hub aim to address concerns about children wearing poorly fitting shoes, offering parents practical guidance on footwear choices.