Tri-State Specialists Orthopedic Urgent Care Center: Monday-Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 8am - 2pm. Phone number: 712-226-7188
Ankle joint is at risk for various types of injuries. When a displaced fracture occurs, surgical treatment is often indicated. The goal of treatment is to restore anatomy, biomechanics, and function of the ankle joint while minimizing complications.
Achilles tendon is subjected to daily extreme forces over 12-times bodyweight. Tendon damage can occur at any location along the posterior heel. Various treatment options are available depending on the type, location, and severity of tendon injury.
Cartilage damage of the ankle joint is known as an osteochondral lesion. Larger lesions are mare difficult to treat. When conservative treatments fail, arthroscopic treatment is usually the ideal choice with excellent results and minimal complications.
Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. When ruptured, patients may be treated with rehabilitation, open repair, or minimally invasive repair. Minimally invasive treatment offers the benefits of tendon repair while avoiding wound problems.
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction (MIS) is a versatile technique to provide a correction of bunion of various degrees of severity through 3-mm stab incisions. Benefits include minimal pain, less stiffness, early recovery, and immediate weightbearing.
Recurrent ankle sprains are common condition in athletes possibly leading to future arthritis. Conservative treatments such as braces and physical therapy are helpful. Surgical repair of the ankle ligaments may be required in recalcitrant cases.
Postoperative care after foot and ankle surgery is crucial for the success of the procedure performed. It is important to keep a good balance with light daily activities and protection of the operated limb that are customized for each patient.
Big toe arthritis is painful condition related to joint damage. Treatment options range from orthoses to joint fusion. Minimally invasive approach allows effective correction of painful impingement using 3-mm incisions with immediate full weightbearing.
Ankle replacement is emerging as the new standard in the treatment of end-staged ankle arthritis. It has the benefits of preserving motion, walking gait, while providing effective pain relief. Proper patient selection are required for best outcomes.
Flatfoot deformity is can be painful condition related to flattening of the foot arch. Patients may develop tendinitis, arthritis, or progressive worsening of deformity. There are varieties of treatment option available ranging from orthoses to surgery.
Minimally invasive hammertoe correction is a new technique in the correction of hammertoe deformity using percutaneous tools through 3-mm stab incisions. Bone deformity and soft tissue can be effectively corrected without metal implants.
