The type of treatment an orthopedic foot and ankle doctor recommends depends on the type and severity of your injury or disease. Most doctors begin treatment with the least invasive procedures mentioned above. But when necessary, your orthopedic foot and ankle doctor is experienced in performing surgical interventions that include:
Arthroscopic procedures to repair small fractures and torn ligaments, minimally invasive procedures usually performed on an outpatient basis
Tendon and ligament reconstruction, often necessary following a complete tear of the Achilles tendon that runs from your heel through the back of your ankle
Ankle replacement surgery when the affected ankle is too badly injured or diseased
Bone displacement correction used to treat badly broken bones
Hammertoe, bunion and plantar fasciitis surgery
Amputation when necessary to save your leg