FOOT AND
ANKLE SURGERY

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY

 

ankle surgeryWhen it comes to receiving foot and ankle surgery, it’s typically a case-by-case situation. Some factors that play a role in whether or not you need surgery include the severity of your symptoms as well as your response to other conservative, non-invasive treatment methods.

There are a number of different foot and ankle conditions that may benefit from surgery as a treatment option. Bunions, hammertoe, metatarsal, ankle arthritis, Achilles tendon disorders, Morton’s neuroma, tibialis posterior disorder, and plantar fasciitis are all conditions that may require surgery as a treatment option, depending on their severity. Long-lasting pain relief is typically the biggest takeaway from having surgery performed to remedy your condition.

In order to best prepare for surgery, make sure you have a consultation with your podiatrist about your overall health, discuss any possible changes in medication, and ask any questions you may have about the procedure to go into the treatment with a clear head. In some cases, you may have to refrain from eating and drinking a few hours before the procedure, so make sure you understand what must be done on your end beforehand.

As for recovery, again, this will typically vary case by case and will be dependent on your condition and the type of surgery performed. Generally, it’s recommended that you get plenty of rest, ice the affected area, compress the wound to aid in further strain, and keep the area elevated to reduce any possible swelling. In some cases, your podiatrist may encourage you to use bandages, splints, surgical shoes, casts, crutches, orthotics, or a cane, depending on how much weight they believe your foot and ankle can bear.

If you’d like to determine whether foot and ankle surgery is the best option for you and your foot condition, consult with a podiatrist who will be able to give you a proper diagnosis and aid you with your decision.

A
Achilles Tendon
Ankle Pain
Ankle Sprains
Athlete's Foot
Arthritic Foot Pain
B
Bunions
C
Corns
D
Diabetic Foot Treatment
Diabetic Shoes
F
Flat Feet
Foot and Ankle Fracture
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Orthotics
Foot Pain
Fungal Toenails
G
Geriatric Foot Care
H
Hammer Toes
Heel Spurs
Heel Pain
I
Ingrown Toenails
K
Keryflex™ Nail Restoration System
L
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
Leneva Injections
M
MLS Laser Therapy
N
Neuromas
P
Pediatric Foot And Ankle Care
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Warts
S
Sports Medicine
W
What is Podiartist
Wound Care Treatment