Achilles Tendon Repair

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the back of your heel. It is the largest tendon in your body, and it plays an important role in movements associated with walking and running. When your Achilles tendon tears during an injury, it usually requires surgery. During Achilles tendon surgery, an incision is made in the back of the leg to remove damaged tissue and reattach the torn tendon.

Bunionectomy

A bunion is a painful condition caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe. A bunionectomy is performed to remove the bunion and realign the joint. During the procedure, portions of bone and tissue are removed to relieve pain and repair the condition.

Foot and Metatarsal Fusion

The metatarsal joints are in the middle part (ball) of your foot and connect the foot bones to the toes. When this joint sustains extensive damage, or you experience chronic pain from arthritis, fusion surgery may be needed. During metatarsal fusion, damaged cartilage is removed, and the bones in the region are fused together using plates and screws. This prevents the bone-on-bone scraping that is causing your pain.

Ankle Fusion

Arthritis in the ankle can be excruciating and make it challenging to move correctly. Often, ankle fusion is required to eliminate the pain and swelling associated with arthritis in this area. During the procedure, two or more bones are fused together with plates, screws, and other hardware to improve stability and restore a pain-free life.

Ankle Reconstruction

If you have specific foot deformities or suffer repeated ankle sprains, you can damage the ligaments in your ankle, causing them to loosen and weaken. This can lead to ankle instability. Ankle reconstruction is performed to tighten up one or more damaged ligaments outside your ankle to restore stability.

Ankle Scope (Arthroscopy)

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that addresses a wide range of issues, including fractures, arthritis, and ankle instability. During the procedure, our surgeons insert a small camera, called an arthroscope, through a small incision to diagnose and repair your damaged ankle.

Fracture Care Surgery

Simple foot and ankle fractures can often heal on their own. However, complex fractures may require surgery to ensure proper healing. The goal of fracture care surgery is to restore proper alignment and function of the foot or ankle so that you can walk properly without pain. Our surgeons will remove or repair damaged soft tissue in the region during the procedure and ensure the broken bones are properly realigned and secured.

Cartilage Restoration

Damaged cartilage in the foot and ankle region can be extremely painful, making it difficult to perform daily activities. Our surgeons perform various procedures to repair damaged cartilage and restore a pain-free life. Depending on the specifics of your injury, this may involve one or more of the following techniques:

• Grafting – Damaged cartilage is replaced with healthy cartilage from another region of your body
• Scope debridement – Damaged cartilage is removed
• Microfracture – Tiny holes are made in the cartilage to stimulate regrowth

Ankle Replacement

Your ankle joint plays an important role in helping your foot move and pivot. If your ankle joint becomes damaged or you develop severe arthritis, it can result in significant pain and restricted foot movement. When conservative forms of treatment aren’t effective, ankle replacement surgery may be necessary to eliminate pain and restore proper function. During the procedure, your damaged ankle joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint.