Foot & Ankle Surgery

Advanced Foot and Ankle Surgery: Comprehensive Care for Forefoot, Midfoot, and Hindfoot Conditions

Forefoot conditions and procedures

Bunions, or hallux valgus, which cause a bony bump at the base of the big toe, can be treated through surgical procedures like bunionectomy or osteotomy to realign the toe and alleviate pain.
Painful lesser toes, including claw toes, hammer toes, and corns, can cause discomfort and difficulty in wearing shoes. Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery offers solutions such as toe realignment, tendon releases, or corn removal to relieve pain and improve toe function.
Metatarsalgia, characterized by pain in the ball of the foot, and plantar keratosis, the development of thickened calluses on the soles, can significantly affect mobility. Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery may involve procedures like metatarsal osteotomy or metatarsal head resection to alleviate pain and improve weight distribution in the forefoot.

Midfoot conditions and procedures

Flatfoot, also known as pes planus, can be treated through surgical procedures such as tendon reconstruction or arthrodesis to restore arch height and improve foot function.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affecting the midfoot can cause pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery offers interventions like joint fusion or joint replacement to alleviate pain and improve joint mobility.
*Tendonitis, inflammation of the tendons in the midfoot, can lead to pain and difficulty walking. Surgical treatment may involve tendon debridement or repair to alleviate symptoms and restore tendon function.
For patients with diabetes, orthopedic foot and ankle surgery aims to address foot deformities, ulcers, or infections to prevent further complications. Procedures like foot reconstruction or amputation may be necessary to optimize foot health and functionality.
High arches, known as pes cavus, can cause instability and foot pain. Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery can involve tendon transfers, osteotomies, or arthrodesis to correct the arch deformity and improve foot function.
Clubfoot is a congenital condition where the foot is twisted out of shape. Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, often performed during infancy, aims to realign the foot’s bones, tendons, and ligaments to enable normal foot development and function.

Hindfoot conditions and procedures

Arthritis affecting the hindfoot joints can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Orthopedic surgery offers interventions like joint fusion or joint replacement to alleviate pain and improve joint function.
Achilles tendinitis, inflammation of the Achilles tendon, can cause pain and difficulty in walking. Surgical treatment may involve tendon debridement, repair, or lengthening procedures to relieve symptoms and restore tendon function.
Plantar fasciitis, characterized by heel pain, can be addressed through orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Procedures like plantar fascia release or heel spur removal may be performed to alleviate pain and improve foot function.
Calcaneal fractures or malunion, which involve fractures or improper healing of the heel bone, may require surgical intervention to realign the bone and restore proper foot structure and function.
Ankle pathologies, such as ligament injuries, ankle instability, or ankle impingement. Surgical procedures like ligament repair or reconstruction, ankle stabilization, or arthroscopy may be performed to restore ankle stability and improve function.

These are just a few examples of the conditions and procedures involved in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Consultation is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment options for individual cases.