Foot Correction Surgeries for Foot & Ankle Deformities
To help you discuss treatment options for Foot Deformity with your orthopedic surgeon, here’s a breakdown.
What Are the Most Common Deformities of the Foot?
The most common deformities include pes planovalgus (flatfoot), cavovarus (high arched foot), talipes equinovarus (clubfoot), and malunions related to trauma.
What Is Pes Planovalgus?
Pes planovalgus, also known as flatfoot, is a common condition where the normal arch of the foot is flattened. While pes planovalgus often has no symptoms, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon may be able to help when there is pain associated.
What Are the Treatment Options for Pes Planovalgus?
Non-operative treatment options for your painful pes planovalgus include physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, shoe wear modifications, and oftentimes orthotics.
If non-operative treatment fails to alleviate the pain, surgery may be recommended. The type of surgery depends on numerous factors including age, the presence of arthritis in the foot, and the condition of the bones and tendons in the foot and ankle.
What Is a Cavovarus Foot?
Cavovarus deformity is a condition where the arch is higher than normal. While many people have high arched feet without pain, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon may be able to help when there is pain associated with cavovarus deformity.
The non-operative treatment options for cavovarus foot include physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, shoe wear modifications, and oftentimes orthotics.
If non-operative treatment fails to alleviate the pain, surgery may be recommended. The type of surgery depends on numerous factors including age, genetic conditions (e.g. Charcot-Marie-Tooth), the presence of arthritis in the foot, and the condition of the bones and tendons in the foot and ankle.
Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
Clubfoot casting (Ponseti casting) has revolutionized our treatment of clubfoot in newborns. However, many people born with a clubfoot have long-lasting symptoms even with appropriate early treatment. If the patient has pain related to clubfoot, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon can help.
Malunions
More than 300,000 visits to the emergency department occur every year for lower extremity trauma.
While the vast majority of patients requiring surgery have complete recovery, some may experience persistent pain. A malunion is when a previous injury heals in the wrong position.
An orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon can help diagnose and alleviate the pain of malunions in the least amount of time.
There are many types of foot deformities, but only one choice for your Foot Deformity Correction Surgery: the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas.