Foot Surgery Specialists in Columbus, Ohio
The podiatrist and orthopedic foot & ankle surgeons at OrthoNeuro in Columbus, Ohio, offer a full scope of foot and ankle surgical procedures.
Services include:
Bunionectomy
The foot and ankle surgeons offer two types of bunionectomies: modified Lapidus and osteotomy.
These procedures use different techniques to remove excess bony tissue and correct the alignment of your big toe.
Your surgeon may use a pin to secure your toe joint while you heal.
Hammer Toe Surgery
When non-surgical treatments, such as orthotics or splints, don’t relieve a hammer toe, your physician may recommend surgery to correct the alignment of your toe joints.
The surgeons often use proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint fusion. During this procedure, your surgeon will straighten your toe and fuse the bones.
They use either permanent rods and screws or a temporary wire to hold your bones in place while they fuse.
Claw Toe Surgery
There are both non-surgical and surgical treatments for claw toes. Most of the non-surgical treatments you can do at home.
The severity of your claw toes determines what type of surgery you’ll have. Your physician will categorize your claw toe as early or late stage, either flexible or rigid, and from there recommend the procedure he feels is best.
Heel Surgery
Heel pain is a common foot and ankle complaint often caused by plantar fasciitis or bone spurs.
The foot and ankle specialists perform plantar fasciitis release, making a small incision in the fascia to reduce tension in the connective tissue.
If necessary, they can remove bone spurs at the same time.
Neuroma Surgery
A neuroma is an enlarged, thickened nerve bundle, usually located in the ball of your foot, between your second and third or third and fourth metatarsals.
The surgeons can remove the damaged nerve to relieve your symptoms and restore normal foot function.
It may cause some residual numbness, but you have many nerves in your feet so removing a neuroma won’t affect your mobility.
Tendon Surgery
The surgeons offer various tendon procedures, including repair for acute tendon injuries or lengthening or shortening a tendon to address a chronic problem.
Your orthopedic surgeon can also move or re-route the tendons in your foot or ankle to improve your foot function.
Reconstructive Surgery
Many congenital deformities and foot injuries ultimately require reconstructive surgical repairs to restore function and stability, relieve pain, and prevent future complications.
Depending on your needs, your doctor may recommend any one of a variety of repairs, including:
- Tendon repair or transfer
- Bone fusion or bone grafting
- Joint implantation
- Osteotomy
- Tumor removal
Your surgeon may use screws, pins, wires, or other internal and external fixation devices to stabilize your foot while you recover from surgery.
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your surgeon to visualize the inside of your ankle joint.
During the procedure, your surgeon will insert an arthroscope — a thin surgical tube about the size and shape of a pencil with a light and camera on its tip — through a small incision and into your joint.
The camera transmits images from inside your ankle to a video monitor in the treatment room, allowing your surgeon to examine the bones, muscles, and connective tissue in your ankle.
They can diagnose issues and perform minor repairs during arthroscopic procedures.
Total Ankle Replacement
When arthritis or a traumatic injury has severely damaged your ankle joint, a total ankle replacement may be the best treatment option for lasting pain relief and restored function.
During a total ankle replacement, your orthopedic surgeon removes the damaged bone and cartilage in your ankle and replaces it with prosthetic parts.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue at the bottom of the foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.
Plantar fasciitis often results from overuse and is especially common in athletes due to repetitive strains on the tissue. Over time, the fascia becomes inflamed due to repeat tearing and stretching.
Other risk factors for Plantar Fasciitis include having a high arch in the foot, obesity, and tight calf muscles.
What Should I Expect After Foot Surgery?
Your surgeon will give you personalized aftercare instructions. However, you should plan to take some time off to recover.
In most cases, you won’t be able to put weight on your foot and may need to keep it elevated.
You will probably need to use an assistive device while you recover, and your surgeon may prescribe physical therapy.
How Do I Know If Foot Surgery is Right for Me?
If you live with severe foot pain and need expert medical treatment, call OrthoNeuro or schedule a consultation online today.
The foot and ankle specialists provide thorough exams and tests to evaluate your condition and identify the best treatment to relieve your pain and restore your foot function.
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Nicholas A. Cheney, DO, FAOAO
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Jeffrey E. Gittins, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ralph J. Napolitano Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS
Podiatrist & Wound Care Specialist
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