TightRope™ Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
This surgical technique is used to stabilize an ankle after injury. It can be used to repair a high ankle sprain, which damages the soft tissue structures between the tibia and fibula and causes these bones to separate. It can also be used to stabilize a fracture of the fibula. The TightRope system […]
Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
This surgical procedure is used to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, the large tendon that travels down the back of the ankle. This procedure will help the tendon heal properly, restoring function to the foot and ankle.
Subtalar Fusion
What is the Subtalar Fusion Procedure? Subtalar fusion is a surgical procedure that joins, or “fuses,” the bones in the subtalar joint, located below the ankle joint between the talus and calcaneus (heel bone). The subtalar joint allows for side-to-side movement of the foot, especially on uneven surfaces. Subtalar fusion is typically recommended when […]
Resection of Haglunds Deformity
This treatment removes a bony bump on the back of your heel. That bump is called a “Haglund’s deformity.” It can cause heel pain.
Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing.
Midfoot Fusion
This surgical procedure is performed to help relieve pain in the foot and correct deformities in the midfoot caused by injury, trauma, arthritis, or genetic defect. The procedure fuses any combination of the navicular, cuboid and cuneiform bones in the midfoot.
Medial Calcaneal Sliding Osteotomy
This surgical procedure is used to modify the shape of the foot, creating an arch to correct the condition of pes planus (commonly called flat foot or fallen arch).
Evans Osteotomy (Lateral Column Lengthening)
What is an Evans Osteotomy? Evans osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves lengthening the outer part of the heel bone (calcaneus) by inserting a bone graft to improve foot alignment and support. The procedure was named after Dr. Dillwyn Evans, who applied his deep understanding of the medial and lateral foot columns to […]
Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
This surgery corrects an unstable ankle. It tightens one or more ligaments that support your ankle. It helps people who’ve had repeated ankle sprains. It can also help people who have certain foot deformities.
Lapidus Bunionectomy Procedure Animation
This procedure is used to correct a bunion, a bony bump at the base of the great toe caused by excess bone growth and misalignment of the bones of the foot and toe. This procedure removes the bump and brings the toe back into proper alignment. The Lapidus Bunionectomy Procedure This procedure is […]
The Kidner Procedure
About the Kidner Procedure The Kidner Procedure is a surgical solution for patients with accessory navicular syndrome, a condition where an extra bone (the accessory navicular) causes pain, swelling, or tendon irritation along the inner arch of the foot. While many people have this extra bone without symptoms, others develop discomfort due to overuse, […]
Jones Fracture Fixation (Intramedullary Screw)
This procedure is used to correct a Jones fracture – a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. During this procedure, the surgeon inserts a screw into the metatarsal to stabilize the bone and allow it to heal properly.
Hammer Toe Correction Surgery
What is Hammer Toe Correction Surgery? Hammer toe correction surgery is a procedure used to straighten a toe that has become bent at the middle joint, often causing pain, pressure, or difficulty walking. This condition, known as hammer toe, usually affects the second, third, or fourth toe and may be flexible at first but can […]
Gastrocnemius Recession
What is Gastrocnemius Lengthening Surgery? Gastrocnemius lengthening surgery, or calf lengthening surgery is an outpatient procedure used in the correction of conditions such as flatfoot, chronic Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis or toe walking. Research suggests that gastrocnemius tightness also plays a role in forefoot pain, Morton’s neuroma and bunions. Gastrocnemius recession lengthens the muscles […]
Fixation for LisFranc Injury
This surgery repairs an injury of the Lisfranc joint complex. That’s a cluster of small bones and ligaments in the midfoot. This surgery stabilizes broken or dislocated bones.
First MTPJoint Arthrodesis (Big Toe Fusion) with OrthoConnecticut
What is a First MTP Joint Arthrodesis (Big Toe Fusion)? First MTP joint fusion (commonly known as big toe fusion) is a surgical procedure that treats painful arthritis, deformities like bunions, or stiffness in the joint at the base of the big toe. This joint, called the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, plays a critical […]
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
This surgery repairs an injury of the Lisfranc joint complex. That’s a cluster of small bones and ligaments in the midfoot. This surgery stabilizes broken or dislocated bones.
Cheilectomy for Arthritis of the Big Toe
About Cheilectomy A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure used to relieve pain and improve motion in the big toe joint (first metatarsophalangeal joint) caused by hallux rigidus, a form of arthritis that leads to stiffness, inflammation, and bony overgrowth. In this procedure, the surgeon removes bone spurs (also known as osteophytes) that develop around […]