Certain types of foot and ankle conditions are best treated through surgery. Some of the benefits of surgery include correcting alignment, improving mobility, and alleviating pain and discomfort. Dr. Jeffrey Agricola, the experienced foot and ankle surgeon at Prestige Podiatry in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, can determine if you need foot or ankle surgery and fill you in on you what you should know about it. 

Foot & Ankle Conditions Treated with Surgery

Many foot and ankle injuries or conditions can lead to chronic pain, discomfort, and limited mobility. Certain types of injuries or diseases, such as arthritis, can also cause structural deformity. Chronic problems and deformities of the bone structure often need to be treated with surgery. The skilled foot and ankle surgeon at our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, podiatry practice can determine if surgery is needed.

Examples of foot or ankle problems and conditions that sometimes require surgery include: 

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
• Achilles tendon injuries 
• Arthritis of the ankle 
• Metatarsal problems
• Morton’s neuroma
• Bunions and hammertoes

Foot and Ankle Surgery

There are several benefits of foot and ankle surgery for patients who need it. Pain and discomfort caused by the foot or ankle injury or condition will significantly diminish or be completely gone. Additionally, joint stiffness and mobility issues will be improved. After surgery, patients who found it difficult and painful to stand, walk, and move around, will experience increased mobility and be able to move around with greater ease. 

The time and complexity of foot and ankle surgery depends on the severity of the condition or injury being treated. Some conditions can be treated as an outpatient procedure with surgery taking only about an hour to complete. Patients are able to return home the same day. More complicated foot and ankle surgery could take several hours. Additionally, patients might need to remain hospitalized for a day or two while recovering from the surgery. 

Following any type of foot or ankle surgery, patients should stay off of their feet as much as possible for several weeks to allow the foot and ankle to completely heal. Post-operative instructions will be provided with specific details on how to best care for your foot or ankle during recovery. 

Foot and ankle surgery can provide lasting relief from chronic pain, discomfort, and instability, as well as help you move around with ease again. To find out if you need surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Agricola, the board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Prestige Podiatry in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, by calling (317) 881-0070 for the Indianapolis, IN, office and (317) 846-4111 for Carmel, IN.