Foot & Ankle Surgeries

Foot and ankle surgeries are medical procedures performed to treat injuries, deformities, or conditions affecting the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or soft tissues of the foot and ankle. These surgeries can address acute injuries, chronic conditions, or congenital abnormalities and are performed by orthopedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle issues.

Symptoms Indicating the Need for Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• Chronic Pain: Persistent pain in the foot or ankle that doesn’t improve with conservative treatments like rest or medication.
• Swelling and Inflammation: Ongoing swelling in the foot or ankle joint that doesn’t subside, possibly accompanied by redness or warmth.
• Instability or Weakness: Feeling of the ankle “giving way” during activity or general weakness affecting mobility.
• Deformity: Visible deformities such as bunions, hammer toes, or misaligned joints that interfere with function or cause discomfort.
• Stiffness and Limited Motion: Difficulty in moving the foot or ankle, especially bending or rotating, indicating joint damage or arthritis.
• Numbness or Tingling: Sensations of numbness, tingling, or burning in the foot, suggesting nerve issues.
• Inability to Bear Weight: Difficulty or pain while standing or walking, making normal weight-bearing activities challenging.
• Non-Healing Injuries: Injuries like fractures, ligament tears, or sprains that do not heal properly over time.

Causes Leading to Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• Fractures and Trauma: Severe bone fractures in the foot or ankle that may require surgical alignment and fixation.
• Ligament Tears or Ankle Instability: Torn ligaments from injuries, leading to ankle instability or repeated sprains.
• Arthritis: Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis causing pain, stiffness, and deformity.
• Deformities: Conditions like bunions, hammer toes, or flatfoot, leading to abnormal foot shapes and chronic pain.
• Tendon Injuries: Tears or inflammation of tendons such as the Achilles tendon, causing weakness or dysfunction.
• Nerve Compression or Neuroma: Conditions like Morton’s neuroma or tarsal tunnel syndrome, where nerve compression causes pain or numbness.
• Cartilage Damage: Injuries to the cartilage within the joints, often due to sports injuries or trauma, leading to joint pain and immobility.
• Infections: Severe or chronic infections in the bones (osteomyelitis) or tissues that don’t respond to non-surgical treatments.

Conditions Treated with Foot and Ankle Surgery:

• Fractures and trauma: Broken bones in the foot or ankle that need surgical intervention for proper healing.
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the ankle or foot joints that leads to pain and limited mobility.
• Bunions and deformities: Misalignment of bones that cause bunions or hammer toes.
• Tendon injuries: Conditions like Achilles tendonitis or ruptures that require surgical repair.
• Ligament damage: Chronic ankle instability or sprains that don’t heal with conservative treatments.
• Nerve conditions: Conditions like Morton’s neuroma or tarsal tunnel syndrome that compress or damage foot nerves.