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Foot & Ankle Procedures
The problem, anatomy, surgical concept, alternatives, recovery, risks, evidence, and technology behind common foot and ankle operations.
Forefoot / Midfoot
Lapidus Bunion Correction
Fuse the first TMT joint in a corrected position, addressing all three planes of the deformity at its base.
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First MTP Fusion
Remove the joint surfaces and fuse the big toe joint in a functional position.
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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Percutaneous distal osteotomy with a low-speed burr and screw fixation under fluoroscopy.
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Hammertoe Correction
Straighten the toe by joint resection, fusion, or tendon balancing.
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Achilles Tendon Repair
Reapproximate the tendon ends with sutures through open or minimally invasive approaches.
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Broström Procedure
Imbricate and repair the lateral ankle ligaments, often reinforced with the extensor retinaculum (Gould modification).
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Ankle Arthroscopy
Camera-guided treatment through small portals.
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Total Ankle Replacement
Replace worn joint surfaces with metal and polyethylene components to preserve motion.
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Flatfoot Reconstruction
Combine osteotomies, tendon transfer, and ligament repair to restore alignment.
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Charcot Reconstruction
Realign and fuse the foot with superconstructs to create a plantigrade, shoeable foot.
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Exostectomy
Remove the bony prominence to reduce focal pressure.
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Tendon Transfer
Reroute a functioning tendon to replace a failed one.
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Limb Salvage Surgery
Staged debridement, partial amputations, and reconstruction to preserve a functional limb.
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