Shin Foot And Ankle Specialists - DefaultFoot and Ankle Surgery in Oceanside, CA
Foot and ankle surgery may be performed depending on the severity of the injury. In any case, if you happen to develop a foot condition, it’s always advised you seek the counsel of a podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and advised treatment plan. If you notice an abnormal growth, a change in the appearance of your foot or ankle, discomfort while standing or walking, or general foot pain, it would be in your best interest to seek professional help, especially if surgery is the recommended treatment for your case.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery can mean smaller incisional approaches or endoscopic procedures. Using minimally invasive techniques and surgeries provide our patients with many benefits over traditional treatments and surgeries. These benefits typically include:
- Significantly less pain over traditional surgery
- Quicker recovery time
- Faster return to work and normal activities
- Less damage to tissue
- Less scarring
- Outpatient surgery
Mini Bunion Treatment
Bunions are an unsightly and painful foot deformity where the big toe joint gets misaligned, creating a bony protrusion on the inside of the foot and causing the big toe to angle towards the rest of the toes rather than pointing straight ahead.
Since bunions are progressive, they will get more and more severe if they are left untreated. Many people may put off getting their bunion corrected because they are afraid of traditional, invasive bunion surgery, and its associated lengthy recovery times.
Ankle Replacement Surgery
When conservative, noninvasive treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, bracing, physical therapy, and injections prove unsuccessful, podiatrists will often turn to surgery as the last line of treatment for their patients. Total ankle replacement is a surgical procedure podiatric surgeons use to treat arthritis of the ankle. It can provide pain relief while still allowing motion of the ankle, giving the patient less pain and optimal function. The surgery is an ideal alternative to a fusion-type procedure, as it still allows the ankle joint a range of
Joint Replacement Surgery
When conservative, noninvasive treatments prove unsuccessful, podiatrists will often turn to surgery as the last line of treatment for their patients. If patients are suffering from joint pain, issues in mobility, or are seeking to correct a deformity, joint replacement surgery is an effective option. Joint replacement surgery is also successful in treating arthritis, which is the most common cause of improperly working joints.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is a form of surgery that uses tiny incisions to diagnose or repair a damaged joint. A small camera or surgical instruments may be introduced through the small incision to perform work on the joint. Arthroscopic surgery reduces the risk of infection and swelling by eliminating the need for large incisions. It can be used to diagnose and treat a variety of podiatric conditions, including chronic ankle pain, arthritis, ankle instability, or cartilage fractures.
Arthroscopic surgery may be a preferred method of treatment due to the reduction of trauma it causes. Smaller tools and surgical instruments cause less damage to areas surrounding the joint. Movement and exercise may be encouraged for postoperative care to speed up recovery.
