Foot & Ankle
Combined, the human foot and ankle contains more than 26 bones and 40 joints, and the average person takes 10,000 steps per day. The ankle is a highly intricate structure that works in unison with the foot to help support our body weight, allow us to stand, walk or run, and move and flex in a variety of ways. To read more about foot & ankle conditions, click here.
At OrthoNorcal Orthopedic Specialists, our expert ankle surgeons have extensive training in performing specialized techniques for treating foot & ankle conditions. Common ankle procedures our orthopedic surgeon often performs include achilles tendon surgery, tendon transfer of the foot and ankle, tendon repair, implant surgery, lateral and medial ligament reconstruction and ankle joint replacement. From operative to nonoperative ankle care, the OrthoNorcal Orthopedic Specialists ankle doctor provides a unique treatment plan focused on restoring your function.
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Foot & Ankle Educational Articles
Preparing for Ankle Replacement Surgery
The decision to proceed with ankle replacement surgery should be made by you and your doctor only after you feel that you understand as much about the procedure as possible. Once the decision to proceed with surgery is made, there are several things that...
How Your Primary Care Physician and Foot and Ankle Surgeon Work Together
Your foot and ankle surgeon will work closely with your regular medical doctor before and after your joint replacement surgery. An orthopaedic surgeon is an expert on the conditions that affect the bones, joints and muscles of your body. Your medical...
Ankle Fusion Surgery: An Option for the Treatment of Degenerative Arthritis
Introduction An ankle fusion surgery (or arthrodesis) is commonly suggested for a degenerative (worn out, painful) ankle joint. For many years, surgeons have considered an ankle fusion to be the permanent solution for advanced degenerative arthritis of the...