Basics of Surgery for Arthritis.
Last updated Thursday, December 30, 2004
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Ankle and foot surgerySurgical options for the foot and ankle Ankles and feet have to bear all of the body's weight. Pain and loss
of function can be severely disabling. Because there are many bones in
the foot and ankle, careful evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon is
necessary before deciding upon surgery.
One of the most common types of surgery is bone fusion of the ankle.
Sometimes synovectomy, tendon surgery, or replacement of the ankle is
done.
Fusion of selected joints in the foot is also done when joints
become so painful or deformed that the person is unable to walk. Toe
deformities can be corrected by a number of procedures, including
fusion of the big toe, resection of the base of the toes, and rarely,
replacement of toe joints. Fusion of bones in the foot can be done for
severely collapsed arches.
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