Do Podiatrists Perform Surgery?

Many podiatrists perform foot and ankle surgery in addition to podiatry services. The podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons at the Foot & Ankle Group provide a wide range of podiatry services, including foot and ankle surgery. They have several convenient office locations in Bordentown, Columbus, and Mount Laurel, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, to help you.

What You Need To Know About Foot Surgery

Foot surgery is a common procedure offered among podiatrists, and there are many reasons why foot surgery is performed. These are some of the most common reasons you might need foot surgery:

• Arthritis and your foot surgeon may recommend joint fusion or bone realignment
• Diabetes and your foot surgeon may recommend ulcer treatment or amputations
• Plantar Fasciitis and your foot surgeon may recommend surgical release of the affected tendon
• Fractures and your foot surgeon may recommend reconstruction and realignment of broken or dislocated bones
• Bunions and your foot surgeon may recommend bunion removal, known as a bunionectomy

Foot surgery is performed with several goals in mind. Foot surgery is done to provide:

• Relief from foot pain
• Better mobility
• Improved flexibility
• Increased stability and balance

Before, during, and after foot surgery, it’s important to:

• Bring a driver to take you home afterward
• Avoid smoking before or after surgery
• Rest and elevate the surgery area for the first 2 weeks
• Keep your bandage or cast dry after surgery
• Take your medications, including pain medications
• Talk with family and friends who can help you after your surgery
• Buy convenience foods and easy-to-prepare meals
• Consider hiring some help for tasks around the house while you recover

Want To Know More?

To find out more about foot and ankle surgery and how it can help you, call the podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons at the Foot & Ankle Group in Bordentown, Columbus, and Mount Laurel, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA. You can reach them at:

• Mount Laurel, NJ, by calling (856) 234-0195
• Philadelphia, PA, by calling (215) 332-5300
• Bordentown, NJ, by calling (609) 291-0960
• Columbus, NJ, by calling (609) 298-7000

Call today.