Treatments
Common foot and ankle disorders/injuries treated in the practice:
Injuries
- Injury related disorders (posttraumatic)
- Fractures
- Ligament injuries (ankle instabilities)
- Tendon ruptures
- Cartilage damages (arthroscopic surgery)
Deformities
Osteoarthritis
- Treatment with total ankle replacement
- Treatment with joint lavage (arthroscopy)
- Treatment with joint fusion (arthrodesis)
Injuries
- Acute Rupture
- Chronic rupture
Inflammation/Disorders
- Achilles tendon
- Insertion of Achilles tendon
Lumps, bumps, cysts and ganglions
- Haglund-exostosis
- Calcifications of the insertion of the Achilles tendon (bone spur)
Injuries
- Injury related disorders (posttraumatic)
- Fractures
- Ruptures of the joint capsule
Deformities
- Bunions (hallux valgus)
- Hallux varus
- Hammertoes
- Claw toes
- Splayfeet
- Tailor’s bunion (bunionette)
Stone bruise (metatarsalgia)
Osteoarthritis)
- Stiff the big toe (hallux rigidus)
Ganglion
Lumps, bumps (exostosis) and cysts
Nerve pain
- Morton neuralgia
- Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome
Injuries
- Injury related disorders (posttraumatic)
- Bone fractures
- Ligament injuries (Lisfranc dislocation)
Deformities
- Flatfoot (pes planovalgus et abductus)
- High arched foot (pes cavovarus)
Osteoarthritis
Ganglion
Lumps, bumps (exostosis) and cysts
Injuries
- Posttraumatic disorders
- Bone fractures
- Tendon ruptures
- Ligament ruptures
Deformities
- Flatfoot (pes planovalgus et abductus)
- High arched foot (pes cavovarus)
Osteoarthritis
Tendon disorders
- Inflammation/rupture foot extensor
- Inflammation/rupture tibialis posterior
- Inflammation/rupture peroneals
- Peroneal tendon instability (subluxation)
Ganglion
Lumps, bumps (exostosis) and cysts
Nerve pain
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Baxter nerve entrapment (heel pain)
In recent years a tremendous amount of knowledge has been gained in foot and ankle surgery. Many new techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders, such as techniques in flatfoot reconstruction surgeries (see Interview Hirslanden Blog and Research Article), plantar plate repair of the lesser toes, and minimal invasive surgical techniques, have been published.
Many of these new techniques are very helpful when used properly. However, there is also the risk that they are overvalued in comparison to more traditional techniques, due to the lack of long-term results.
My approach with patients is to take the time to perform a solid clinical exam and then carefully explain all options, including both traditional and latest techniques for diagnosis and treatment so patients understand the potentials and limits of each option.