When is Foot and Ankle Surgery Necessary?

When is Foot and Ankle Surgery Necessary?

Lots of people experience ankle and foot pain that doesn’t need surgical intervention. If you think might need surgery for your pain, however, an evaluation with your podiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola, here at Prestige Podiatry in our Indianapolis, IN, or Carmel, IN, is a must.

The goal of surgery is to manage whatever injury or foot deformity you may have to help ensure the best possible outcomes and get you moving without pain. Together, you and your podiatrist in Indianapolis can determine a plan going forward. In the meantime, below are some simple guidelines that can help you evaluate your eligibility for surgery.

You Have Ankles and Feet That are Susceptible to Injury

Since your ankles and feet bear the weight and support the impact of your entire body, they're injured fairly easily. Spraining, twisting, and fracturing these body parts are very common due to strenuous physical activity, wearing high-heeled or ill-fitting footwear, or even a misstep or trip.

Additionally, once a tendon or ligament has been damaged, they become loose and more susceptible to future injury. But while ankle and foot injuries are surprisingly common, they’re more common in athletes. You'll want to talk to your podiatrist Indianapolis if you're worried about an injury. Both offices in Indianapolis and Carmel IN are available to help.

Warning Signs That You Might Require Surgical Intervention

  • Constant heel pain
  • Chronic ankle and foot pain
  • Pain that makes you limp and/or pain when you move
  • An overly-huge bunion, advanced hammertoe, neuroma, or bone spur, that’s causing pain and walking difficulties
  • Pain during intense physical activities
  • Joint redness, warmth, and swelling
  • Intense tenderness on the joint whenever pressure is applied to it
  • Increased swelling and pain, especially when getting up in the morning, and/or after resting or sitting
  • You have advanced osteoarthritis, posttraumatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, go to your podiatrist in our Carmel, IN, or Indianapolis, IN, office for a comprehensive evaluation of your case. Depending on your specific condition and symptoms, you might need ankle arthroscopic injury, hammertoe surgery, a bunionectomy, or something else. Keep in mind that your ankles and feet shouldn’t cause you pain so if you’re feeling pain in these areas, get it checked right away by your podiatrist Indianapolis.

Wondering If You Need Foot and Ankle Surgery? Speak to Us

Arrange an assessment with your podiatrist here at Prestige Podiatry, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola. Call our Indianapolis, IN, office at (317) 881-0070 or our Carmel, IN, office at (317) 846-4111.