Different Foot Surgeries To Help You

Your feet provide you with pivotal support every single day, making them susceptible to wear-and-tear from the constant stress and tension. If you're experiencing a foot or ankle injury that hasn't improved through physical therapy exercises and stretches, it's likely surgery is the next step. In Decatur and Atlanta, GA, Dr. Jimmy Gregory shares the ways in which foot surgery can benefit you.

Am I A Good Candidate For Foot Surgery?

If your podiatrist has determined that your foot condition is severe and is not improving with non-surgical treatment, you are a good candidate for foot surgery. People who have chronic foot pain from preexisting conditions are also contenders for surgical foot procedures.

Types Of Foot Surgeries

The best foot surgery for you will be based on the condition of your foot and the severity of the damage. The most common foot surgeries are:

• Irregular Toe Corrective Surgery

In cases of severe bunions, hammertoes, corns, or calluses (i.e. misaligned toes cause pain and increase your chances of incurring greater injuries), a surgical procedure is performed to reposition your toes to relieve pain and correct your gait.

• Metatarsal Foot Surgery

The metatarsal bones connect your toes to your foot, sustaining a lot of weight throughout the day-to-day. Bunions or rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, directly impacting the metatarsal bones. Surgical interference in severe conditions aims to readjust the big toe and the metatarsal bones to proper positioning.

• Fractured Foot Surgery

Even though the body can heal minor foot fractures, surgery will be required if the fracture is severe.

• Morton's Neuroma Foot Surgery

Morton's neuroma is a condition that affects the nerves of your toes, near the balls of your feet, causing the tissues around these nerves to expand exceedingly. Discomfort caused by this condition is a result of overstimulation to these nerves, and the surgical procedure removes the affected nerve(s) to relieve the persistent pain.

• Restorative Foot Surgery

Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, as well as severe injuries, can disrupt the weight distribution in your foot, impacting your gait. Thus, making you a proper candidate for reconstructive foot surgery in Atlanta and Decatur, GA.

Visit Your Podiatrist Today

Dr. Jimmy Gregory and his team understand how discouraging foot pain can be, and are committed to providing you with the optimal plan to relieve you from your pain. To determine if foot surgery is right for you, give our Decatur or Atlanta, GA, offices a call today:

Decatur office: (404) 284-7744

Atlanta office: (404) 755-2291