Foot Surgery
The doctor will recommend if you need foot surgery and the best setting based on the surgery you will have, your age, medical history, and health plan.A Look at Common Foot Surgeries
Surgery for Bunions
- Positional bunionectomy: This is a bony growth on the base of the big toe that enlarges the joint. In surgery, the doctor will remove the bump and may release soft tissue that has tightened.
- Metatarsal head osteotomy: Sometimes bony growths may form, resulting in irritation and swelling. This results in the angle of the first and second toe bones increasing beyond normal and can be correct by surgery. A surgeon performs a metatarsal head osteotomy to cut and reposition the bone and any bumps are remolded.
- Metatarsal base osteotomy: If the angle between the first and second toe bones is excessive, a surgeon may conduct a metatarsal base osteotomy. In this procedure, a wedge of bone is removed from the base of the big toe bone and the bone is repositioned and wires or screws may be inserted to stabilize the bone.
Surgery for Hammertoes
- If you have a flexible hammertoe, the doctor will reposition the tendons to allow the toe to lie flat. Afterward, the doctor may recommend that you wear a surgical shoe for several weeks.
- For a rigid hammertoe, several types of treatments are available:
- Arthroplasty: The doctor removes a portion of the joint and straightens the toe.
- Fusion: The doctor removes cartilage between the two toe bones so that the bones fuse to form one longer bone.
- Implant: In some situations, the doctor will remove a portion of the bone and replace it with an implant.
Surgery for Arthritis
- Arthritis is a condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the joint lining and degeneration of the cartilage. Fluid usually accumulates in the joints. Arthritis can affect the big toe joint, causing pain and reduced motion. A bunion-like protrusion also may be present. There are a variety of surgical procedures to treat this condition.
Surgery for Neuromas
- A neuroma is a benign growth that occurs as a result of an enlarged nerve that has been compressed between two toe bones. When a neuroma is removed or "excised," a small portion of the nerve is cut out.
Surgery for Ingrown Toenails
- A nail becomes ingrown when it curves down at the sides and grows into the skin. This can be repaired in a procedure called a partial surgical matricectomy. The doctor removes a section of the toenail and the underlying nail matrix (cells that make the nail). This can be done through surgical excision, chemical, or laser destruction.
When to call the doctor:
Follow your doctor's instructions for continued care of your foot and remember that every individual recovers differently. Call your doctor if you have any of these symptoms:- Blood appears on the bandage (a small amount is to be expected)
- Your dressing becomes tight or your foot is cold or numb
- You develop a temperature of 101 degrees or more
- Your cast or bandages get wet
- You experience persistent pain
FASMA Doctors Performing This Specialty / Service
Locations
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Frederick, MD (Solarex Ct)
604 Solarex Court Suite 103
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: (301) 698-9260
Fax: (301) 698-8962
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Mt Airy, MD (North)
1502 S. Main Street Suite 104
Mt Airy, MD 21771
Phone: (301) 829-2244
Fax: (301) 698-8962
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Greencastle, PA
50 Eastern Ave Suite 122
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone: 717-643-0795
Fax: 717-643-0833
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Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: (301) 739-1575
Fax: (301) 739-1578
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McConnellsburg, PA
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: (301) 739-1575
Fax: (301) 739-1578
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Gettysburg, PA
506 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-778-3338
Fax: 717-778-3340
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Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
8630 Fenton Street Suite 1
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 587-5666
Fax: (301) 589-4479
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Washington, DC (I Street)
1720 I Street NW Suite 402
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 331-9727
Fax: (202) 887-0741
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Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 881-6222
Fax: (301) 881-1639
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Holly Springs, NC
1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 919-850-9111
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Raleigh, NC (Millbrook)
1418 E. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Richmond, VA
1465 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 804-320-2600
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Charlottesville, VA (Rio East Ct)
887 Rio East Ct. Suite A
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-979-8116
Fax: 434-979-8880
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Fishersville, VA
66 Parkway Lane Suite 102
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-949-5150
Fax: 540-932-8535
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Charlottesville, VA (Abbey Road)
2050 Abbey Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: 434-295-4443
Fax: 434-295-8598
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Culpeper, VA
530 Sunset Lane Suite A
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6113
Fax: 540-825-4937
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Pasadena, MD
8028 Governor Ritchie Hwy Suite 100
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: (410) 768-5800
Fax: (410) 768-5806
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Chevy Chase, MD
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 913-5225
Fax: (301) 913-9145
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Washington, DC (K Street)
2021 K Street NW Suite 520
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 223-4616
Fax: (202) 223-0740
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Annapolis, MD
129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 266-7575
Fax: (410) 266-7366
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Greenbelt, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: (301) 577-4464
Fax: (301) 577-4702
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Reston, VA
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 391-0211
Fax: (703) 880-1192
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Columbia, MD
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 204
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: (410) 730-2623
Fax: (410) 992-4779
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Kensington, MD
10901 Connecticut Avenue Suite 200
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (301) 949-2000
Fax: (301) 949-2002
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Frederick, MD (Thomas Johnson Drive)
63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: (301) 696-0818
Fax: (301) 696-8872
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Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
3801 International Drive Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: (301) 598-0130
Fax: (301) 598-5091
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Washington, DC (19th Street)
1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 833-9109
Fax: (202) 833-5762
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Mt Airy, MD (South)
1502 S. Main Street Suite 307
Mt Airy, MD 21771
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872