Foot Surgery - Podiatrist in Springfield, IL - Dr. John Sigle, DPM
Patient discusses Foot Surgery by Dr. John Sigle of Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois. http://www.myfootandanklecenter.com Surgery on the foot, ankle, or lower leg is usually performed by podiatric surgeons and orthopedic surgeons specializing in the foot and ankle.
Foot and ankle surgeries address a wide variety of foot problems, including: • Sprains and fractures. • Arthritis and joint disease. • Benign and malignant tumors. • Birth deformities. • Bunions. • Calluses and warts. • Corns and hammertoes. • Flatfeet. • Heel or toe spurs. • Neuromas (nerve tumors). Many foot and ankle surgeries today can be performed in the doctor's office or a surgical center on an outpatient basis. They frequently can be performed using local anesthesia, in some cases combined with sedation. Most foot surgeries require a period of immobilization after the procedures with protective devices, such as a
