surgical solutions

Cartiva Implant

A man-made (synthetic) implant that is made of a soft plastic-like substance (polyvinyl alcohol) and salt water (saline).

Percutaneous Achilles Repair System

Minimally invasive surgical procedure, used to repair ruptured Achilles tendons

In the event of a full rupture of the Achilles Tendon, surgical repair is required. In such instances, the surgeon sutures together the ends of the ruptured Achilles Tendon and performs any adjunctive procedures that the surgeon believes are necessary based on each patient’s individual evaluation.

Achilles Tendinopathy Rupture Treatment
Ankle Sprain Treatment

In rare cases of severe ankle sprains, the ligaments in the ankle are completely torn requiring surgical repair.  In such instances, the surgeon may remove bits of torn ligament, bone and cartilage.

Bone Spurs

In instances where Bone Spurs cause irritation to surrounding tendons and ligaments surgical intervention may be required.  In such instances, the surgeon excises the Bone Spur and repairs any surrounding soft tissue injuries that are a result of the Bone Spur.

Bunions Treatment

Often times, conservative treatment of Bunions is unsuccessful and surgical intervention is required. In such instances, the surgeon evaluates the Bunion radiographically and determines the most appropriate corrective procedure based on each patient’s individual evaluation.

Flat Feet

In some cases of severe flat feet, surgical intervention is required.  In such cases, the surgeon evaluates the appropriate corrective procedure based on each patient’s individual evaluation.

Hammertoe Treatment

Often times, conservative treatment of Hammertoes is unsuccessful and surgical intervention is required.  In such instances the surgeon evaluates each patient individually and determines the appropriate corrective procedure consisting of either excising a small piece of bone, or performing a joint implant or joint fusion procedure.

Heel Spur Treatment

In some cases, conservative treatments are not effective and surgical intervention is required.  In such instances, the surgeon would release the painful contracted tissue from the heel bone.

Morton’s Neuroma Treatment

In many instances conservative treatments of Morton’s Neuroma are unsuccessful and surgical intervention is required.  In such instances the surgeon removes the inflamed portion of the nerve.

Osteoarthritis Treatment

In instances when pain from the osteoarthristis causes disability and does not respond to conservative treatments, surgical intervention is required.  In such instances, the surgeon evaluates a variety of each patient’s individual factors, including location of the arthritis and impact of the disease on the joints when determining the appropriate corrective procedure.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

In severe cases of Plantar Fasciitis, surgical intervention is required.  In such cases, the surgeon cuts a small piece of the fascia that connects to the heel bone to alleviate tension and pain.

Sesamoiditis Treatment

In cases in which the sesamoid bones are fractured, surgical intervention is required.  In such instances, the surgeon removes the fractured sesamoid bones.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment

In severe cases, surgical intervention is required. In such cases the surgeon decompresses the nerve and relieves it of any impingements that may cause compression.

In cases in which the tendon is torn, surgical intervention is required.  In such instances the surgeon debrides the degenerative tissue from the tendon, repairs any small tears, and performs tendon transfers if the tendon has lost its mechanical properties.

Achilles Tendinopathy Rupture Treatment
Turf Toe Treatment

In severe cases of Turf Toe, surgical intervention is required.  In such instances, the surgeon repairs the injured tissue.