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Sasha’s Biog : Sasha completed his schooling and medical studies in Melbourne, graduating with honours prior to undertaking his specialty training in orthopaedic surgery in NSW. Upon completion of his orthopaedic training Sasha then undertook dedicated fellowships in foot and ankle surgery in both Australia and France followed by a fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction in Canada. Sasha is currently practicing in Melbourne with both private and public appointments and has a special interest in lower limb reconstructive surgery. 1. When is a specialist a Mr or a Dr. What is a Fellowship? 2. Before surgery, what informed consent and preparation does a patient have to be aware of? The list is comprehensive. 3. What is the risk: benefit ratio when talking surgery? 4. What are the main causes of heel pain? 5. Are there any red flags to watch out for? 6. What tests should patients have for investigation of their heel pain? 7. What is plantar fasciitis and what are the characteristic features of it?