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 foot conditions may require podiatric surgery. Below are the main pathologies podiatrists frequently treat.
Ingrown toenail surgery
Ingrown toenail surgery is recommended when home or basic podiatry treatments fail to relieve the pain caused by an ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) where the nail pierces the skin, causing inflammation and irritation. This minimally invasive surgery is virtually painless, done under local anaesthesia, leaves no marks, and allows precise removal of the problematic nail portion.
Plantar wart surgery
If conventional treatments do not eradicate plantar warts, plantar wart surgery is a quick, minor procedure performed under local anaesthesia, sometimes using laser. It permanently removes the wart, which is contagious and may cause pain when walking. For more information, see Plantar wart.
Cyst surgery
Cyst surgery treats painful or non-healing superficial cysts on the foot. A cyst is a benign tumor containing liquid. Even painless cysts should be examined by a podiatrist as they may cause discomfort while walking or a feeling of swelling. Surgery is often fast, done under local anaesthesia directly in the clinic to resolve daily life inconveniences.
Bunion surgery (hallux valgus)
Bunion surgery is necessary when the bone deformity severely limits function or causes difficulty in walking or wearing shoes. After evaluating joint mobility and limitations, podiatrists may suggest surgery if conservative options like orthotics fail. Surgery corrects the toe deviation and restores optimal foot positioning.
Morton’s neuroma surgery
Morton’s neuroma surgery is personalized treatment for painful nerve thickening between metatarsal heads causing electric shock-like pain. When conservative management fails, surgery under local anaesthesia through a small incision effectively relieves symptoms with a high success rate.
Hammer toe surgery
Hammer toe surgery is performed to correct severe toe deformity where the toe bends downward, causing pain during walking or shoe wearing. Often linked to hallux valgus, this surgery restores quality of life after assessment with X-rays to plan treatment.
Foot surgery with PiedRéseau podiatrists
PiedRéseau includes about forty podiatric clinics across Quebec. Their trained podiatrists perform thorough surgical evaluations to address your foot problems.
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