Foot and Ankle Surgery is a versatile approach employed to address a range of conditions affecting the foot and ankle, including bunions, tendon tears, and severe arthritis. Typically, surgical intervention is considered when nonsurgical treatments have been exhausted without achieving the desired outcome. However, certain urgent cases like ankle fractures may necessitate immediate surgery.
Various surgical procedures are available for treating foot and ankle conditions. The specific procedure depends on the type of condition present. The surgical goals may involve realigning fractured bones, fusing painful joints, excising overgrown tissue, or repairing torn ligaments or tendons. In instances of extensive damage and intense pain in the ankle joint, a total ankle replacement might be recommended as a viable option.
Bunion surgery
Bunion surgery aims to alleviate pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion, which is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around the joint at the base of either the big toe or the little toe. The former is known as a “bunion” or “hallux valgus,” while the latter is referred to as a “bunionette” or “tailor’s bunion.” Bunions usually develop due to prolonged stress on the joint, and they are more commonly observed in women, often associated with wearing tight, pointed, and restrictive shoes.
Additionally, bunions can be hereditary or result from arthritis, particularly affecting the big toe joint. In such cases, surgical intervention becomes a viable option to address the discomfort and correct the deformity.
What are the risks of bunion surgery?
As with any surgical procedure, complications can happen. Some possible complications may include:
Stiffness
Numbness
Swelling
Delayed healing
Infection
Achilles tendon repair surgery
Achilles tendon repair surgery is a type of surgery to fix a damaged Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous cord in the lower leg. It connects the muscles of your calf to your heel. It’s the largest tendon in your body. It helps you walk, run, and jump.
Ankle replacement surgery
Ankle replacement surgery is the replacement of a damaged ankle joint with an artificial implant. The ankle joint (tibiotalar joint) is where your shinbone (tibia) rests on top of a bone of your foot, the talus. Arthritis can affect this joint as well as other joints in the foot. Over time, the smooth cartilage on the surface of the bones wears away. This can result in pain, inflammation, and swelling of your joint.
