common
Treatments
This section offers a comprehensive overview of the treatments we most commonly perform for a variety of foot and ankle problems. Click on each link to download a complimentary treatment sheet which includes information for patients about to undergo surgery.
Achilles Insertional Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (the calcaneus) over a very broad area.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Rupture or tearing of the Achilles tendon is a common condition and typically occurs in an individual who undertakes sporting activity to which they are unaccustomed.
Ankle Arthroscopy
This is ‘keyhole surgery’, where a joint is visualized using a small (4.5mm or 2.7mm diameter) telescope (fiber optic camera) inserted through very small incisions called portals.
Ankle Fusion
The goal of this type of surgery is to glue together (fuse/arthrodese) the painful and arthritic ankle joint. The joint will then be rigid and, in the majority of patients, no longer painful.
Ankle Ligament Repair
You have torn the ankle ligaments and a repair of the ligaments is necessary to tighten up the ankle and prevent further episodes of twisting/sprains.
Bunion Correction
A bunion is a bony prominence over the inner border of the foot at the base of the big toe (hallux) and usually associated with deviation of the big toe (hallux) in an outward direction (hallux valgus). There are several causes. Often there is a family history of bunions (most common). Footwear can also contribute to formation of a bunion. Occasionally a bunion can result from an injury or repetitive stress associated with some sports.