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Foot and Ankle Surgery & Care
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No matter how you injured your foot or ankle, our orthopedic specialists will work with you to find a solution that allows you to get back to the activities you love.
Many conditions can be managed non-surgically. However, if conservative strategies - such as pain management and rehabilitation - are not enough to remedy your foot and ankle conditions, surgery may be an appropriate option. Surgery is often used to treat severe ankle misalignment, osteoarthritis, or complete loss of cartilage.
To have orthopedic surgery at Middlesex Hospital, you must pick a surgeon from one of the orthopedic practices listed below. These groups represent some of the most talented surgeons in all of Connecticut, which explains why Middlesex Health's Orthopedic services are ranked in the top 10% in the country. These groups have established relationships with the hospital, which allows for coordinated care from surgical planning through recovery, therefore improving surgical outcomes.
Conditions of the foot and ankle may include:
Many foot and ankle conditions can be addressed using:
Ankle fusion surgery fuses together the bones in your ankle. This is done using internal and external devices - such as rods and pins - to hold your bones in place until they heal. Plates and screws may also be used to compress the leg and ankle bones after cartilage removal.
The fusion may be promoted by first inserting bone-graft material, which is usually obtained from another place in your body.
Ankle replacement surgery may become necessary if your ankle bones are very damaged or weakened. Ankle replacement surgery can help alleviate the pain and increase your function - so that everything from daily chores to recreation and leisure becomes possible again.
Ankle replacement surgery replaces the damaged parts of the three bones that make up the ankle joint.
Artificial joint parts - or prosthetics - are used to replace your own bones. They come in different sizes to fit different-size people.
The experienced orthopedic surgical team at Middlesex Health uses state-of-the-art prosthetics to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Orthopedic care happens across a continuum that starts with evaluation and diagnosis and continues through treatment and recovery. Our multidisciplinary team of caregivers will:
Rehabilitation is key to recovery from many orthopedic conditions and procedures. Middlesex Health offers comprehensive physical and occupational rehab services at numerous convenient locations.