Reasons for Foot and Ankle Surgery
                     Reasons for Foot and Ankle 
Surgery
Most of the time, we hardly give a thought to 
getting places by walking. But when out feet 
hurt, even a short distance can be an agonizing 
ordeal. It is estimated approximately, 75% of 
Americans will have foot or ankle problems at 
some time during their lives. Unfortunately, 
some of these problems go untreated due to the 
mistaken belief that foot discomfort is a natural 
part of getting older. In reality, a lot can be done 
about a pain in the foot.
  
 Decision for Surgery
Many foot and ankle problems can be 
successfully managed without surgery. 
Medication, physical therapy, orthotics, 
shoe modification or walking aids, weight 
control or modification of leisure/sporting 
activities are suggested. Your surgeon may 
recommend you try some of these 
approaches before you decide if surgery is 
necessary. Foot and ankle surgery is 
considered mainly for those people with 
problems that can no longer be 
successfully managed by conservative 
means.
  
Importance of Leisure & Recreation for 
Health
Nothing is more painful than wanting to 
enjoy such activities fully knowing you can’t 
due to pain or discomfort you are 
experiencing in your foot or ankle. This is 
where surgery can help, surgery that can 
bring your well-being and body function 
back to its normally functioning state.
It is highly recommended to consult with a 
medical professional who specializes in foot 
and ankle surgery prior to getting any 
surgery done, this way you can be sure of 
the benefits and risks.
 
  
When is Foot Surgery Necessary?
Some foot and ankle problems can’t be 
helped by conservative means, this may 
indicate that such complications may 
require surgery. Your podiatrist can 
determine when surgical intervention 
may be helpful. Often when pain or 
deformity persist, surgery may be 
appropriate to alleviate discomfort or to 
restore the function of your foot or 
ankle.
  
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle 
consists of complex surgical repair(s) that may 
be necessary to regain function or stability, 
reduce pain, and/or prevent further deformity or 
disease. Unfortunately, there are many 
conditions or diseases that range from trauma 
to congenital defects that necessitate surgery of 
the foot and/or ankle. Reconstructive surgery in 
many of these cases may require any of the 
following: tendon repair/transfer, fusion of bone, 
joint implantation, bone grafting, skin or soft 
tissue repair, tumor excision, amputation, 
and/or the osteotomy of bone (cutting of bones 
in a precise fashion). 
  
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