RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT & ANKLE PROCEDURES

RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT & ANKLE PROCEDURES

For Better Feet Today, Call Dr. Mitsos at (724) 656-1680.

Foot With Bandage — Neshannock Township, PA — Angelo J. Mitsos, D.P.M.

Reconstructive Foot and Ankle procedures

Included in the thousands of surgeries performed by Dr. Mitsos over the last 30 years are the following procedures:

  • Bunionectomy with or without phalanx or metatarsal osteotomy
  • Bunionectomy with tendon release or tendon transfer
  • Tailor’s bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
  • Other lesser metatarsal osteotomies
  • Fusion of interphalangeal joints
  • Fusion 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint for severe hallux limitus, rigidus
  • Decompression osteotomy 1st metatarsal
  • Hammertoe reduction with derotational skin plasty
  • Reduction of subluxed or dislocated metatarsal phalangeal joint
  • Partial or total sesamoid bone excision
  • Excision of soft tissue masses such as neuromas or ganglions
  • Permanent partial or total excision of nails
  • Excision of accessory navicular with tendon anchor
  • Excision of heel spur with or without plantar fasciotomy
  • Excision of Haglund’s deformity or “Pump Bump”
  • Excision of retrocalcaneal exostosis with tendon anchoring
  • Achilles tendon repair or lengthening
  • Lateral ankle stabilization
  • Tarsal tunnel release
  • Removal of foreign bodies
  • Excision of arthritic spurs
  • Pan metatarsal head resection for rheumatoid arthritis

Bunion Surgery: Common Misconceptions 

Two of the biggest misconceptions about bunion surgery are: the bunion will come back and surgery is painful. I think you will be pleasantly surprised that our patients do not generally have these issues.

The reason bunions can recur is usually due to under-correction. Surgery is more of an art than a science. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to select and execute the appropriate procedure for the specific deformity.

With today’s technology we have over 20 different bunion surgery procedures or combination of procedures and modifications that are selected to match the deformity and provide appropriate long-term correction.

Careful, atraumatic techniques and proper tissue handling combined with newer medications, closed suction drains, TENS units and appropriate post-operative management can create a pleasant post-operative experience.

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