Pain in your legs, feet, or ankles could make it tough to function. Simple actions such as walking about your house or heading to the store or mailbox could become unbearable, limiting mobility and negatively impacting your quality of life. If you have a foot and ankle problem and fail to find relief with conservative therapies, board certified foot surgeon in New York, NY, Dr. John Jurcisin, might suggest foot surgery. Foot surgery aims to restore regular foot and ankle function as well as alleviate chronic discomfort.
The following are some of the most prevalent foot surgery procedures:
Achilles Tendon Repair
Whenever the thick tendon connecting the rear of the heel to the calf muscles tears, surgery is frequently required to repair the severed ends. Without surgery, the sides of the Achilles tendon could gradually reattach, but conservative procedures generally lead to the recurrence of the injury and delayed recovery. Thus, most athletes choose surgery to treat their injuries.
Fusion Surgery
Fusion surgery could be suggested once a joint has substantial damage and generates chronic pain. The discomfort is generally triggered by bone-on-bone scraping during motion since the protective tissues and other components have degenerated and are no longer functioning correctly.
Fusion surgery is conducted to eliminate the residual cartilage and perpetually fuse (join) the adjacent bone tissue. This procedure is performed with screws and plates to let the biological fusion process occur, restricting the motion that causes discomfort and other symptoms.
Reconstructive Surgery
A foot deformity could have a significant impact on gait and balance. Luckily, these concerns could be resolved with reconstructive surgery. Typical candidates for reconstructive surgery include patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or serious trauma.
Morton’s Neuroma Surgery
The disorder that triggers discomfort in your toes and foot’s ball after a tissue mass has formed surrounding a nerve is known as Morton’s neuroma. Dr. Jurcisin will relieve you of your excruciating, searing agony by decompressing the affected nerve or removing the swollen nerve entirely.
Surgery for Fractured Feet
Minor foot fractures might heal without surgery. However, complicated fractures will necessitate surgery. Besides, the success rate of surgeries to fix foot fractures is excellent.
Metatarsal Surgery
Your foot and ankle expert might suggest metatarsal surgery to address rheumatoid arthritis, bunions, or any condition that is inducing foot deformities. The procedure entails splitting the metatarsal bone, relocating it, and securing it in position with metal plates, screws, or pins.
Toe Deformity Correction Surgery
Serious bunions, hammertoes, calluses, and corns could make your feet look ugly. A deformed toe generates discomfort and pain, as well as an increased chance of falling and other injuries. Surgical treatment is available at Precision Footcare to realign and position the toes so that you can walk correctly and without discomfort.
Do not hesitate to consult a specialist if you have problems with your feet, ankle, or toes. Although conservative options are often the first line of treatment, surgery is sometimes the only method to get long-term relief from persistent, incapacitating symptoms. Arrange an initial consultation with Dr. Jurcisin at Precision Footcare through mobile or book online to discuss your surgery options.
