If you need foot and ankle surgery, you want the most modern, innovative services available, so you can get back on your feet quickly. The podiatrists at Reston and Manassas Foot and Ankle Center provide a wide range of foot and ankle services, including foot and ankle surgery. They have two convenient office locations in Reston/Herndon, and Manassas/Gainesville, VA.

What You Need To Know About Foot and Ankle Surgery

Foot and ankle surgery is advancing in techniques and technology all the time. You want to take advantage of those advances. Let’s look at a few examples of the newest techniques and surgeries to help you:

If you have bunions, you may need surgery to remove the bunion, known as a bunionectomy. Now, there is a procedure known as a mini-bunionectomy. During this procedure, smaller incisions are made on the side of your foot, and the bunion is removed through the small incisions. A mini-bunionectomy offers a quicker recovery time, with less risk of infection, and less pain.

If you have arthritis, you may need surgery to repair or replace the joint in your ankle. In the past, a procedure known as arthrodesis was used to fuse bones. Unfortunately, this procedure led to a decrease in mobility and flexibility. New advancements in a procedure known as arthroplasty allow for more freedom of movement and flexibility. Conventional arthroplasty used cement, polyethylene, and metal components which were fixed to the bones of the leg and foot. New arthroplasty uses a “mobile bearing” prosthesis which is attached to the tibia.

Laser therapy has also made significant advancements and can be used for a wide range of foot and ankle surgeries, including diabetic foot ulcers, ingrown toenails, and more. Enhancements to targeting capabilities and precision are resulting in shorter recovery times, less pain, and less risk of complications.

Want To Know More About Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery?

To find out more about the latest advancements in foot and ankle surgery, talk with the experts. Call the podiatrists at Reston and Manassas Foot and Ankle Center. You can reach them in the Reston/Herndon, VA, location by calling (703) 437-6333, or in Manassas/Gainesville, VA, by calling (703) 368-7166, so call today.