Ankle & Foot Associates

Many foot problems do not respond to "conservative" management. Your podiatric surgeon can determine when surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to help alleviate them, or to restore the function of your foot. Bunions are a common deformity of the foot. A bunion is an enlargement of the bone and tissue around the joint of the big toe. Heredity frequently plays a role in the occurrence of bunions (especially among women), as it does in other foot conditions. when symptomatic the tissue may become red, swollen and inflamed, making shoe gear and walking uncomfortable and difficult. If conservative care fails to reduce these symptoms, surgical intervention may be warranted. Your podiatric surgeon will determine the type of surgical procedure best suited for your deformity, based on a variety of information which may include X-rays and gait examination. Hammertoes: hammertoe deformity is a contracture of the toe(s), frequently caused by an imbalance in the tendon or joints of the toes. Due to the "bending" effect of the toe(s), hammertoes may become painful secondary to footwear irritation and pressure. Corn and callus formation may occur as a hammertoe becomes more rigid over time, making it difficult to wear shoes. Your podiatric surgeon may suggest correction of this deformity through a surgical procedure to realign the toe(s). Neroma, an irritation of a nerve may produce a neuroma, which is a benign enlargement of a nerve segment, commonly found between the third and fourth toes. Several factors may contribute to the formation of a neuroma. Trauma, arthritis, high-heeled shoes, or an abnormal bone structure are just some of the conditions that may cause a neuroma. Symptoms such as burning or tingling to adjacent toes and even numbness are commonly seen with this condition. If conservative treatment does not relieve the symptoms, then your podiatric physician will decide based on your symptoms whethe...

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