Foot pain can make it impossible to function, but foot surgery could offer relief. The skilled surgeons at Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, with nine locations in Houston, Texas, and the greater Houston area, provide the most advanced orthopedic care available for a wide range of foot conditions. If you’re suffering from foot pain, call Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP to schedule an appointment today.
With 26 bones, 33 joints, and a number of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, your foot is one of the most complex structures in your entire body. This intricate design makes it possible for you to not only walk, but also run, climb, jump, and more. But this complex structure also makes your feet vulnerable to a wide range of injuries and conditions.
Foot pain can develop for a variety of reasons, including:
Since you depend on your feet on a daily basis for balance and mobility, it can be impossible to perform even the simplest of tasks when they hurt. When your foot pain doesn’t respond to conservative treatments like medication, orthotics, or cortisone injections, your doctor may recommend foot surgery.
Your doctor may recommend foot surgery to treat several conditions, including:
Depending on your foot surgery, your procedure may take one to two hours.
Most foot surgeries are outpatient procedures, and you can return home after just a few hours. It’s normal to feel pain after foot surgery, but your doctor works closely with you to manage your discomfort throughout the recovery process.
Some foot surgeries, like those for bunions, require bandages or special surgical shoes for weeks or months following your procedure. In many cases, you also have to limit the amount of walking you do for a period of time after your surgery.
You should plan on getting plenty of rest and elevating your foot for the first few weeks, and you may be unable to drive. Recovery times can vary widely depending on the complexity of your procedure, your age, general health, and how closely you follow your postoperative instructions. In some cases, it can take three months, or even up to a year or more, to fully recover.
To learn more about foot surgery, call Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP to schedule an appointment today.
