Achilles Tendon Repair
What is Achilles Tendon Repair? Achilles tendon repair restores continuity and strength to the tendon at the back of the ankle after an acute rupture or chronic degeneration. Techniques include: What to expect after Achilles Tendon Repair?
Wound Care (Foot & Ankle)
What is Foot and Ankle Wound Care? Podiatric wound care combines medical and surgical techniques to promote healing of ulcers, traumatic wounds, and post‑surgical wounds. Components include: What to expect during and after Wound Care?
Venous/Vascular Ultrasound (Lower Extremity)
What is Venous/Vascular Ultrasound? A duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to visualize veins and arteries and measure blood flow. It helps detect blood clots (DVT), venous insufficiency, and arterial disease that can affect foot health and wound healing. The test is noninvasive and performed by a trained technologist. What to expect during and after the […]
Pterygium Surgery (Nail Pterygium Release)
What is Pterygium Surgery? In podiatry, pterygium refers to an overgrowth of skin that adheres to and advances over the nail plate (often after trauma, lichen planus, or scarring). Surgery may include: What to expect after Pterygium Surgery?
Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
What is Plantar Fasciitis Surgery? Plantar fasciitis surgery is considered after 6–12 months of unsuccessful nonoperative treatment. Techniques include: What to expect after Plantar Fasciitis Surgery?
Nail Excision (Partial/Total Nail Avulsion)
What is Nail Excision? Nail excision removes an ingrown, thickened, or damaged portion of the nail. Options include: What to expect after Nail Excision?
Nail Biopsy
What is a Nail Biopsy? A nail biopsy removes a small sample of nail tissue to diagnose causes of pigment changes, thickening, tumors, or persistent nail problems. Techniques include: What to expect after a Nail Biopsy?
Metatarsal Fracture Treatment
What is Metatarsal Fracture Treatment? Metatarsal fractures involve the long bones behind the toes. Care depends on fracture location and stability: What to expect after Metatarsal Fracture Treatment?
Hammertoe Correction Surgery
What is Hammertoe Correction Surgery? Hammertoe surgery corrects a fixed bend in the toe joints that causes rubbing and pain. Techniques include: What to expect after Hammertoe Surgery?
Foot Lesion Removal
What is Foot Lesion Removal? Lesion removal treats benign or suspicious growths on the foot such as warts, cysts, neuromas, calluses, corns, and soft‑tissue masses. Techniques include: What to expect after Foot Lesion Removal?
