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Foot and ankle surgery provides a safe and effective treatment for various conditions, including bunions, ankle instability, and Achilles tendon ruptures. At Feet First Institute of Beavercreek in Beavercreek, Ohio, expert podiatrist Stephan Giambi, DPM, has years of experience performing minimally invasive and traditional open foot and ankle surgery. Call Feet First Institute of Beavercreek today to schedule a foot and ankle surgery consultation, or book online.
What is foot and ankle surgery?
Foot and ankle surgery is an umbrella term for procedures that treat common foot and ankle problems.
During foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Giambi makes incisions in your foot or ankle and uses surgical tools to remove damaged or diseased tissue and make repairs.
Dr. Giambi recommends conservative treatment whenever possible, but some foot and ankle problems, like ankle instability, require surgery to prevent them from worsening.
Are there different categories of foot and ankle surgery?
There are two categories of foot and ankle surgery:
Traditional open foot and ankle surgery
Open foot and ankle surgery requires larger incisions and longer operation times. It often takes longer to recover from open surgery and presents the risk of infection.
Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions. It also involves small surgical tools that cause less damage, reducing the risk of complications and allowing for quicker recovery.
What are common types of foot and ankle surgery?
At Feet First Institute of Beavercreek, Dr. Giambi offers several types of foot and ankle surgery, including:
- Bunion surgery
- Ankle fusion
- Achilles tendon repair
- Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction
- Ankle replacement surgery (ankle arthroscopy)
- Posterior tibialis tendon surgery
- Hammertoe correction
- Neuroma surgery
- Flatfoot correction
Sometimes, Dr. Giambi recommends surgery for fractures (broken bones). If a bone breaks into several pieces, surgery is often needed to repair the damage and prevent it from worsening.
How do I prepare for foot or ankle surgery?
Before your surgery, Dr. Giambi completes a preoperative exam. He reviews your medical records and orders lab tests, including bloodwork and urinalysis, to check for underlying health problems that increase the risk of surgical complications.
Tell Dr. Giambi about the medications and supplements you take. Certain drugs, like blood thinners, increase the risk of complications. Likewise, tell him if you have allergies or underlying health problems, like diabetes.
What is recovery like after foot and ankle surgery?
After your foot or ankle surgery, you may need to spend a few days in the hospital. It’s normal to experience pain, swelling, and bruising. Follow Dr. Giambi’s recovery instructions, get plenty of rest, and take your medication.
A week or so later, you begin physical therapy. Physical therapy restores your strength and mobility and speeds up healing.
Call Feet First Institute of Beavercreek today to request a foot and ankle surgery appointment, or book online.