Foot and ankle surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at treating various conditions affecting the foot and ankle joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Foot and ankle surgery can address conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, fractures, Achilles tendon injuries, ligament tears (e.g., ankle sprains), and neuromas (pinched nerves). Surgery to correct a bunion, a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Surgery to straighten a hammertoe, where one of the toe joints bends abnormally. Minimally invasive surgery using a small camera and instruments to diagnose and treat problems inside the ankle joint. Like other fields of surgery, foot and ankle surgery has advanced with minimally invasive techniques. These involve smaller incisions, specialized instruments, and less tissue disruption, leading to potentially quicker recovery times and reduced risk of complications. Recovery from foot and ankle surgery varies depending on the procedure and individual circumstances. It often involves a period of immobilization, followed by physical therapy to regain strength, flexibility, and function.
Foot Ankle Surgery
Here are some common orthopedic foot and ankle problems :
1. Plantar Fasciitis :
Inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot, leading to heel pain.
2. Achilles Tendonitis :
Inflammation of the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.
3. Ankle Sprains :
Ligament injuries from rolling, twisting, or landing awkwardly.
4. Flat Feet (Pes Planus) :
Fallen arches or collapsed arches.
5. High Arches (Pes Cavus) :
Abnormally high arches.
6. Bunions (Hallux Valgus) :
Bony growths on the side of the big toe joint.
7. Hammertoes :
Deformed toes from muscle imbalance.
8. Toe Fractures :
Broken toes from injury or trauma.
9. Osteoarthritis :
Wear and tear on joints in the foot and ankle.
10. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome :
Compression of the posterior tibial nerve.
11. Heel Spurs :
Bony growths on the underside of the heel bone.
12. Stress Fractures :
Small cracks in bones from repetitive stress.
13. Gout :
A type of arthritis causing sudden, severe joint pain.
14. Foot and Ankle Fractures :
Broken bones in the foot or ankle from injury or trauma.
Our Orthopedic foot and ankle specialists diagnose and treat these conditions using various methods, including surgery, physical therapy, and conservative treatments.
