Cody Hollister, wide receiver for the University of Arkansas, has recently had surgery for his broken foot. The injury occurred during practice. Hollister is the second receiver for the team to join the injury list next to Keon Hatcher. While the junior was expected to do great things this current season, he must now focus on recuperating his injury; Hollister has already had four receptions this season compared to his thirteen catches last year.
Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to properly fix a foot ailment. If you have any concerns about your foot and ankle needs contact Dr. Marc R. Frankel of The Frankel Foot and Ankle Center. Our doctors will 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.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Milford, PA, Middletown, NY, and Warwick, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.
