Foot Surgery Specialist

What kinds of foot surgery are available?

Foot Healers podiatrists are skilled surgeons who regularly perform a wide range of forefoot and rearfoot surgeries, including:

• Bunions and bunionettes: Bony growths on the side of your big or little toe joint
• Bone spurs: Bony growths on a joint or under your nail plate
• Heel spurs: Hooklike bony growths on the bottom of your heel
• Plantar fasciitis: Severe inflammation in the plantar fascia tissue in your foot sole
• Haglund's deformity (pump bump): Bony lump on the back of your heel
• Insertional Achilles calcification: Bone spur where the Achilles tendon enters your heel

These are just some of the many reasons you could need foot surgery. If you have multiple problems, or have complicated changes in the soft tissues and bony framework of your foot, your podiatric surgeon may perform reconstructive foot surgery. 

Reconstructive foot surgery has many variants, but some of the many things your surgeon can do during reconstruction include repairing or transferring tendons, fusing bones, replacing joints, removing tumors, and installing internal or external fixation systems to hold bones in place. 

How do I prepare for foot surgery?

Prior to deciding on surgery, your surgeon performs a full foot exam and reviews your medical history. They determine whether you need to make any changes before the procedure. 

Depending on your preexisting conditions and state of health, your surgeon may recommend seeing your medical doctor prior to the surgery as well. You may need testing, including blood tests, urine tests, X-rays, an electrocardiogram, or a blood flow study. 

What can I expect after my foot surgery?

Recovery can vary considerably among different foot surgeries. The podiatric surgeons at Foot Healers have extensive experience in advanced techniques that minimize your pain and downtime. 

You generally follow a protocol involving rest, ice, compression, and elevation after your foot surgery. You may wear a walking boot, splint, cast, or other stabilizing device. Follow your surgeon's advice for recovery closely to get back on your feet as fast as possible.

For many types of foot surgery, prescribed exercises can be an important part of your recovery as well. These exercises can help you strengthen your foot, which enhances your healing.

When you need foot surgery, it’s important to trust only the best podiatric surgeons in the St. Louis area. Click on the online appointment tool or call the Foot Healers office nearest you today.