If conservative or non-invasive treatments do not work, your podiatrist will discuss surgery with you for many foot and ankle problems. Some types of foot surgery include: Bunion surgery to relieve the pain of a bunion and reposition the joint. Recovery time can be lengthy and involve a cast with crutches. Fusions join two or […]
Patient Education Term Category: Surgical Procedures
Hammertoes
Sometimes a muscle imbalance causes a hammertoe, or a bending of the toe at the first joint. The bent toe looks like an upside-down “V”. The abnormal imbalance of muscles increases the pressure on the toe’s joints and tendons. A flexible hammertoe is still moveable at the joint and can be treated, but a rigid […]