At Texas Foot & Ankle Center, we strongly believe that surgery should always be considered a last resort. If we can keep you off the operating table while adequately addressing your symptoms, that will always be our priority.
However, sometimes conservative treatments just aren’t cutting it, and a more aggressive approach is needed. If you find yourself in that situation, you want to make sure you’ve got foot and ankle surgeons you can trust on your side, helping you through the process.
You can find them here at Texas Foot & Ankle Center.
When Is Foot or Ankle Surgery Necessary?
The first step is figuring out whether surgery is even necessary, or whether you have non-surgical options (such as custom orthotics) that could bring you the comfort and full return to activity that you require.
In general, surgery is considered in cases where:
- All non-surgical treatment options that could realistically achieve the desired results have been attempted, without providing satisfactory results.
- The pain and/or impaired mobility you are experiencing from your condition is significantly affecting your quality of life—whether by making daily activities difficult, preventing you from participating in your favorite activities, or both.
At Texas Foot & Ankle Center, our doctors will carefully go over all your options with you, discussing the pros and cons, so that if you do decide to undergo surgery, you can do so with the confidence that it is the right decision.
Surgery at Texas Foot & Ankle Center
Our podiatric surgeons regularly perform a wide range of surgical procedures both in-office and at several affiliated hospitals and surgical centers in the area. Common surgical procedures performed include (but are not limited to):
- Bunion reconstruction
- Hammertoe surgery
- Flatfoot reconstruction
- Repairing torn ligaments and tendons
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Neuroma removal
- Limb salvage
- Skin grafting
- Repairing arthritic joints
All of our board-certified doctors specialize in surgery and enjoy helping their patients eliminate pain and restore healthy foot function through both surgical and nonsurgical means. All completed rigorous surgical residencies as part of their podiatric education, and continue to push themselves to develop and maintain the highest standards of surgical care.
Care That Goes Beyond the Operating Table
Surgery is only the first half of the journey back to healing. The ultimate outcome of any surgical procedure also depends on how closely you follow your post-surgical instructions at home.
You can take comfort in knowing you will have the full support of the Texas Foot & Ankle Center team as you work your way back to full health. We’ll make sure you have detailed guidelines to follow to ensure your recovery and rehabilitation goes as smoothly as possible. And if you ever have any questions, all you have to do is call and ask!
Don’t let a fear of surgery keep you from getting the care you need for your feet or ankles! The sooner you seek help for a painful issue, the less likely surgery will be required. And even if surgery is required, our team of specialists can help ensure your procedure goes as smoothly as possible and give you the best chance at making a complete recovery!
Call our office in Dallas today at (214) 660-0777 or use the contact form on our website to request an appointment.