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W h e N S h o u L d i h av e F o o t S u r g e r y ?
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Foot surgery, like any other surgery, is a big deal. There can always be
risks and complications. Foot surgery is mostly elective surgery. This means
that you are electing to do it and that it is not a life threatening situation. So
you should always consider the options. And it is recommended always to try
conservative care first. Foot surgery also has longer recovery unlike many other
surgeries because you're always on your feet. It is difficult to stay off your foot
for any length of time for your foot to heal. Even with wearing a postoperative
surgical shoe or walking boot it can affect your lifestyle.
When considering any kind of foot or ankle surgery you need to
talk to your podiatrist in detail and explained to them what your life is like. Tell
them that you need to be standing on your feet all the time for work. Explain
to them that you have to go to a wedding or special occasion, and you want to
wear your dress shoes. Your podiatrist should go over everything with you and
should recommend conservative options until you're ready to have surgery.
Some surgeries, such as removing a small cyst or cutting a ligament or
tendon, are much less invasive and can have faster healing time, but you do
still need to be off your foot for a period of time for it to heal. More involved
procedures which involve cutting of the bone or moving bones over such as
bunion surgeries or hammertoe surgeries are much more involved and do
require more time off your feet.
Sometimes a minimally invasive procedure can be performed
which involves making smaller cuts into your skin and can decrease healing
time and get you back into a close shoe quicker. It depends upon what procedure
needs to be done. Talk to your podiatrist and get more information. Don't be
afraid to ask questions and get all the options.
If you have foot problems, issues and/or questions, please contact
Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com.
Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
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Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
In Practice Since 1990!
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OVER 30 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
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