Bobade Hospital | Foot & Ankle Surgery

Foot and ankle surgery, a subspecialty of orthopedics and podiatry, addresses various conditions, from bunions and hammertoe to tendon tears and arthritis, often considered after non-surgical treatments fail.

Common Types of Foot and Ankle Surgeries:

Bunionectomy: Corrects bunions (deformity of the big toe joint).
Hammer and Claw Toe Surgery: Straightens or realigns deformed toes.
Flat Foot Surgery: Restores the foot's arch and improves alignment.
Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat ankle joint problems.
Foot and Ankle Fracture Surgery: Repairs broken bones in the foot and ankle.
Foot and Ankle Fusion: Fuses joints to stabilize them and relieve pain, particularly in arthritis cases.
Foot and Ankle Tendon Repair: Repairs torn or damaged tendons, such as the Achilles tendon.
Total Ankle Replacement: Replaces a severely damaged ankle joint with an artificial one.
Metatarsal Surgery: Repairs bunions, rheumatoid arthritis, or other issues causing foot deformities.
Ankle Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive procedure to evaluate and treat conditions of the ankle joint.
Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery: Techniques that use smaller incisions and specialized instruments to reduce recovery time.

Reconstructive surgery

focuses on restoring the structure of damaged areas, like repairing torn ligaments or realigning joints.

Corrective surgery

aims to improve function and position, such as bone fusion or bunionectomy.
Other Considerations:

Surgery is typically considered after non-surgical treatments have failed.
Certain conditions, like acute injuries, may require immediate surgery.
Recovery time varies depending on the type of surgery.
Post-operative care and following instructions are crucial for successful recovery.
All surgeries carry some risks, and complications can occur.