Want to learn more about foot and ankle surgery?

About to undergo foot and ankle surgery? Wondering if your foot and ankle problems may require surgery? No matter where you are in the process, our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Agricola and the team at Prestige Podiatry can provide you with the information you need about foot and ankle surgery.

Surgery Isn’t Typically the First Choice

When it comes to treating most foot and ankle injuries, diseases and disorders, surgery is rarely the ideal first choice. In fact, our goal is to make sure that we provide you with the most effective conservative treatment options first to see if they fully address the issue. If these nonsurgical treatment options have been tried and haven’t provided you with relief, only then will our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, foot and ankle surgeon discuss whether surgery may be right for you.  

Surgery May Alleviate Pain

The goal of treatment is to alleviate your foot or ankle pain, whether you are dealing with an acute injury or a chronic issue such as bunions or arthritis. When home care doesn’t provide you with ample pain relief, that’s when our surgical team determines whether you could benefit from foot and ankle surgery. Some of the benefits of undergoing surgery include,

• Restored mobility and functionality
• The ability to perform daily activities and participate in physical activities
• Deformity correction (e.g. bunion or hammertoes)
• Improved quality of life
• Improved gait
• A reduction in or elimination of pain, stiffness and swelling

Recovery Can Take Time

Don’t be surprised if swelling in your foot or ankle after surgery doesn’t go down right away. This is very normal. It can take months for swelling to go down completely. During your recovery period, it’s important that you stay off your feet and that you continue to visit our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, foot and ankle surgeon for regular post-surgical checkups to make sure the foot or ankle is healing properly.

We will also provide you with dos and don’ts post-surgery. It’s important to read and follow these care instructions exactly. If you don’t follow these instructions, you risk complications or you may delay the healing process.

If you’re dealing with foot and ankle issues that are impacting your daily routine and aren’t responding to non-surgical treatment options, then it may be time to sit down with our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Agricola to find out if surgery is the next step. Call Prestige Podiatry today at (317) 846-4111 or (317) 881-0070.