by Foot and Ankle | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog, Foot Health and Treatment
Both operations treat the same problem, which is an ankle joint destroyed by arthritis, and both work. Fusion locks the joint permanently and trades motion for a durable, stable, pain-free ankle. Replacement fits an artificial joint that preserves motion but has a...
by Foot and Ankle | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog
For most foot and ankle problems, either specialty can help you, and the more useful question is not which letters follow the doctor’s name but how much of their practice is foot and ankle work, what they are board certified in, and how often they perform the...
by Foot and Ankle | Sep 3, 2026 | Ankle Health and Surgical Care, Blog
The operation itself usually takes one to two hours. Expect to be at the surgery centre or hospital for around three to four hours in total once check-in, anesthesia, and recovery-room time are counted, and most people go home the same day. Recovery is the longer...
by Foot and Ankle | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog, Foot Health and Treatment
Plantar fasciitis that has not resolved after months usually comes down to one of three things. The treatment has not been consistent enough or given long enough. The diagnosis is wrong and something else is causing the heel pain. Or the fascia has a partial tear,...
by Foot and Ankle | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog, Foot Health and Treatment
Most of what happens in the first weeks after foot surgery is uncomfortable and completely expected. A smaller set of things is not, and those need acting on quickly rather than waiting for your next appointment. The short version: call 911 for chest pain or sudden...
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