Foot surgery becomes necessary in podiatry when treating foot pathologies that cause significant pain or deformities. The primary goal of surgery is to restore your quality of life and allow you to resume your activities without foot pain.
Several conditions may lead to podiatric surgery. Here are the main pathologies treated daily by podiatrists.
Ingrown toenail surgery
Ingrown toenail surgery is recommended when home treatments or basic podiatry are insufficient to relieve foot pain. An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail penetrates the skin, causing inflammation and irritation. Although several conservative treatments exist, this virtually painless surgery under local anaesthesia removes the nail from its problematic position without marks or residual effects.
Plantar wart surgery
If conventional treatments fail, plantar wart surgery is a quick minor procedure performed under local anaesthesia, sometimes using laser, to permanently remove the wart. Plantar wart surgery is not only cosmetic but also necessary when the wart causes pain while walking. Moreover, this contagious foot virus requires careful treatment. Learn more about plantar warts here.
Cyst surgery
Cyst surgery is recommended for painful or persistent superficial cysts on the foot. A cyst is usually a benign tumor with fluid content forming on soft tissue. Even painless cysts should be examined by a podiatrist as they can cause discomfort or swelling when walking. Superficial cysts can often be removed quickly under local anaesthesia in clinic.
Bunion surgery (hallux valgus)
Bunion surgery is necessary when the bone deformity worsens, causing functional limitations and joint movement reduction. Severe hallux valgus can handicap daily activities like walking or wearing shoes. When insoles or orthotics fail, surgery repositions the foot and corrects the toe deviation.
Morton’s neuroma surgery
Morton’s Neuroma surgery is personalized and used when conservative treatments fail to relieve the pain caused by thickening of the nerve between two metatarsals. This condition can cause acute electric shock-like pain. Surgery, performed under local anaesthesia via a small incision, has a high success rate.
Hammer toe surgery
Hammer toe surgery is indicated for severe toe deformity, usually affecting the second toe which bends downward, causing pain with walking or shoe wear. Often arising from hallux valgus, hammer toe can lead to dislocation and foot discomfort. Surgery, based on preoperative bone assessment, corrects the deformity and restores quality of life.
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