Tres Tinkle, a freshman that played for Oregon State, had his season ended when he fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, which later required season-ending surgery. Tinkle had a CT scan done and consulted with specialists to treat his foot’s condition at the time. Tinkle previously had two-foot injuries but did not require surgery. This was his first foot surgery.
Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to fix a foot ailment. To learn more, contact one of our podiatrists at The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center. Our doctors will diagnose and treat your foot and ankle needs.
When Is Surgery Necessary?
Foot and ankle surgery is generally reserved for cases in which less invasive, conservative procedures have failed to help with the problem. Some of the cases in which surgery may be necessary are:
- Removing foot deformities like bone spurs and bunions
- Severe arthritis that has caused bone issues
- Cosmetic reconstruction
What Types of Surgery Are There?
The type of surgery you receive will depend on the nature of the problem you have. Some of the possible surgeries include:
- Bunionectomy for painful bunions
- Surgical fusion for realignment of bones
- Neuropathy decompression surgery to treat nerve damage
Benefits of Surgery
Although surgery is usually a last resort, it can provide more complete pain relief compared to non-surgical methods and may allow you to finally resume full activity.
Surgical techniques have also become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques like endoscopic surgery allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
Contact us Today
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices in Milford, PA, Middletown, NY, and Warwick, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
