Surgery
The foot and ankle is a highly complex and intricate structure, with 28 different bones. Foot and ankle surgery has developed as a specialist form of surgery in order to meet the challenges of this field of orthopaedics and to achieve the best results for patients.
There are, for example, 130 different types of surgery for bunions alone and a foot and ankle specialist is required to select the most appropriate treatment and operate for maximum mobility.
We have not covered every form of foot and ankle surgery; surgery will depend upon your individual diagnosis and needs. However, we have produced a guide to the most common forms of foot and ankle surgery for the benefits of patients who may be considering these operations.
In our testimonials section, we provide a patient’s perspective on common operations, including recovery and mobility.