• Address

    201 Cedar Falls Rd,
    Menomonie, WI 54751-1270

    Phone
    715-235-4274
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When Do I Need Foot And Ankle Surgery?

Is it finally time to talk to your podiatrist about surgery? Here’s how to tell. 

Many foot and ankle conditions and injuries can be treated with home care, professional treatment from one of our Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, and Eau Claire, WI, podiatrists or a combination of both. The goal is to always avoid surgery whenever possible and to provide the least invasive and most conservative approaches that offer our patients ample relief; however, it may be time to consider foot and ankle surgery if,

  • You are unable to put weight on your foot or ankle without pain
  • You experience pain whenever you stand or move
  • You are unable to go about your day-to-day activities because of limited mobility
  • You can’t participate in athletic activities or exercise because of your condition or injury
  • You are dealing with severe joint damage, or you experience joint pain, swelling and redness (often due to arthritis)
  • You are dealing with a severe deformity such as a bunion or hammertoe
  • You are dealing with pain and swelling even when at rest
  • Your foot or ankle pain is chronic and doesn’t respond to conservative care


Some of the most common foot and ankle conditions that require surgery include,


Arthritis: Surgery to treat arthritis of the foot or ankle is one of the most common surgeries that our Eau Claire, WI, podiatrists perform. The most common types of arthritis that impact feet and ankles include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis.


Bunions: This deformity, which typically affects the joint at the base of the large toe, may require surgery if it is incredibly pronounced, causes extreme pain and makes it difficult to wear shoes.


Chronic ankle pain: If your ankle pain is due to a torn ligament, ankle impingement or certain cartilage injuries then your podiatrist may also recommend arthroscopic surgery to repair damaged ligaments and other tissue to fully treat your ankle pain.


Do you want to get a second opinion about the foot or ankle problem you’re dealing with? Want to find out if surgery is necessary to fully treat your issue? If so, our Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, and Eau Claire, WI, podiatrists are here to help. Call Foot and Ankle Clinic today, (715) 235-4274 (Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Rice Lake) and (800) 359-4421 (Eau Claire).