Cavus Foot Surgery

Surgery to correct a high-arched foot that aims to improve foot alignment, reduce pain, and prevent further damage or injuries.

Fifth Metatarsal Fracture Surgery

Surgery to help a broken toe bone heal in a correct position and return to full function.

Flatfoot Surgical Correction

Surgery for painful flat feet that addresses the bones, ligaments, and tendons that support the foot arch.

Flexor Digitorum Longus (FDL) Tendon Transfer to Posterior Tibial Tendon

A tendon transfer procedure that aims to restore the arch of the foot and reduce pain for patients with painful fallen arches.

Foot Fracture Surgery

Surgery to restore a broken foot bone to its correct position, stabilize the bone in this position, and reduce the risk of future problems.

Foot Drop Treatment (Tendon Transfer)

Surgery to restore a broken foot bone to its correct position, stabilize the bone in this position, and reduce the risk of future problems.

Lesser Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy

In this procedure, the surgeon makes a cut in the toe bone to change the pressure distribution under the foot and relieve pain.

Lisfranc Surgery

A surgical treatment that aims to put the bones in the middle of the foot back into their original position and restore the foot's normal alignment.

Midfoot Fusion

A surgical treatment that eliminates motion between bones in the arch of the foot to decreae pain from midfoot arthritis.

Naviculocuneiform Fusion

Surgical treatment for arthritis pain in the middle of the foot that joins the bones together so they heal as one.

Second Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy

A procedure that cuts and shortens the long bone of the second toe to help straighten the toe and decrease pain in the ball of the foot.

Triple Arthrodesis (Hindfoot Fusion)

Surgery that fuses three joints in the back of the foot, with the goal of improving stability and allowing for easier standing and walking.

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