Foot & Ankle services offered in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Wellington and Boca Raton, FL
If you have foot or ankle pain because of tissue damage, turn to the specialists at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Wellington and Boca Raton, Florida. The board-certified orthopedic experts offer foot and ankle surgery to restore musculoskeletal structure and make mobility easier. Call the office to schedule an evaluation, or use the online booking tab today.
Foot & Ankle Q & A
What is foot and ankle surgery?
Foot and ankle surgery at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County is a medical procedure used to repair, remove, reconstruct, or replace tissues in your foot or ankle. The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County team is highly trained and experienced. They use the most cutting-edge technologies and treatments to maximize results.
What is foot and ankle surgery used for?
Your orthopedic specialist can resolve many foot and ankle issues using nonsurgical methods, such as physical therapy, bracing, home remedies, or injections, but sometimes surgery is the best way to fully restore lower extremity function. Your provider may suggest foot and ankle surgery if you have:
- Painful bunion
- Severe fracture
- Severe sprain
- Crippling arthritis
- Torn cartilage
- Muscle or tendon injuries
- Achilles tendon issues
- Tendon rupture
- Painful plantar fasciitis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Crushing injuries
- Infections
- Nerve damage
- Tumors
- Other painful foot and ankle conditions
Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County offers foot and ankle reconstruction and numerous other surgeries to reduce pain and restore your quality of life.
Is foot and ankle surgery right for me?
To determine if you’re a candidate for foot and ankle surgery, an Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County provider discusses your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment preferences.
They examine your feet and ankles and may order blood testing, nerve testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and create an effective treatment plan.
Avoid food and drink the morning of the procedure if asked to.
What happens during foot and ankle surgery?
The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County team numbs the treatment area and offers a sedative to help you relax or fall asleep during foot and ankle surgery. Your surgeon makes a tiny incision and removes, repairs, reconstructs, or replaces damaged tissues before closing the incision and taking you to a recovery area.
What should I expect after the procedure?
Have a loved one drive you home after foot and ankle surgery and follow all post-care instructions. You might need a cast, brace, bandaging, boot, or crutches during healing. Ice the treatment area and elevate it as needed. Ease back into physical activity slowly, as directed by your specialist.
Attend physical therapy sessions and follow-up visits and call the office any time with questions.
Schedule an appointment at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County by phone or online today to take advantage of foot and ankle surgery.