Foot & Ankle Surgery
Whether it's a sprain or fracture, bunions, Achilles tendon rupture, or Rheumatoid arthritis, the fellowship - trained orthopedic surgeons at UnityPoint Health - Trinity offer trusted surgical solutions to treat a full spectrum of foot and ankle disorders and help you get back to your regular activities.
About Foot & Ankle Surgery
Correct orthopedic treatment is essential to heal any injury of the foot or ankle and avoid future problems from developing or worsening. A few of the many foot and ankle surgeries we provide include:
- Bunion surgery
- Achilles tendinitis repair (partial and complete)
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle reconstruction
- Fracture and sprain repair
Common Foot & Ankle Conditions
Food or ankle surgery can be an effective solution to treat chronic pain and improve mobility. Surgery may be recommended to a patient who experiences chronic pain caused by one of the following foot and ankle conditions:
- Bunions: foot deformity caused by the big toe turning outward
- Achilles tendinitis: inflammation, irritation and swelling of the Achilles tendon
- Planter fasciitis: irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome: compression of the nerve that runs behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel
- Arthritis of the foot: joint damage caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis
- Hammer toe: toes stay bent down like a claw
- Flatfoot: arch or instep of the foot collapses
- Overuse injuries of the foot and ankle
- Chronic pain of the foot and ankle
- Fractures and sprains of the foot and ankle
If you suffer from chronic foot or ankle pain, ask for a referral to the orthopedic surgeons at UnityPoint Health - Trinity to discuss a customized solution that fits your unique medical needs and goals.