FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
Podiatrists, Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Bridgewater, Denville, Hillsborough, Little Falls, Newton, Plainfield, Vernon, Roselle Park, Princeton & Fair Lawn, NJ
Our surgeons use the most modern approaches to alleviating trauma & pain, including Ankle/Rearfoot Reconstructive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery.
Before Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
Before Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
After Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
After Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
After Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
Before Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
Post Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
Post Ankle Fracture / Dislocation
Avulsion Fracture Post Repair 5th Metatarsal Fracture (tension band)
5th Metatarsal
Shaft Fracture Post Repair 5th Metatarsal Fracture
5th Metatarsal
Before ORIF Ankle Fracture with syndesmosis rupture
After ORIF Ankle Fracture with syndesmosis rupture
Notice talus postion in the ankle mortise Before Ankle and Rear Foot Dislocation
Notice talus postion in the ankle mortise Before Ankle and Rear Foot Dislocation
Notice talus postion in the ankle mortise Before Ankle and Rear Foot Dislocation
After Emergency Closed Reduction Ankle/Rear Foot Dislocation
After Emergency Closed Reduction Ankle/Rear Foot Dislocation
Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
For patients suffering with chronic ankle pains that have failed to be relieved with non- surgical means may be a candidate for an arthroscopic procedure. This procedure is performed in the hospital or surgery center. The procedure is done through two – three small incisions, at which time a camera is placed into the joint. We are able to explore the entire ankle joint through these small incisions and also repair small cartilage defects and remove inflamed tissue, adhesions or debris inside the ankle. The procedure is diagnostic and therapeutic (meaning that the problem can be directly visualized inside the joint if there was a question as to why the patient is having the pain and also the problem can be addressed/ treated at the same time). After the procedure, the patient will be advised non weight bearing on the ankle for 1-2 weeks depending on the repair required. Once the sutures are removed, full weight bearing is permitted. Most patients have full relief in 6 weeks and can resume sports in 8 weeks depending on the severity of the condition.
Before Arthroscopic Removal of Scar Tissue/Synovitis of Ankle
Post Ankle Fusion
Post Ankle Fusion
Ankle Stabilization Procedures
Some patients suffer from painful and unsteady ankles. This is usually the result of multiple ankle sprain injuries. The patient will relate symptoms of instability or feeling like they are going to sprain the ankle with each step. These conditions are generally amendable to bracing, orthotics, and physical therapy. Surgery is sometimes required to repair and tighten the torn and attenuated ligament band. This is performed through a small and cosmetically conscious incision. The procedure is performed as a same day procedure in the hospital or surgery center. After surgery, patients are casted immobilized for a few weeks and progress weight bearing by the 4th post of week depending on the severity of the condition and type of repair required. Patients may take several months to return to competitive sport activities. Athletes are advised to have the procedure in the early off season.
Osteochondritis
Osteochondritis Dessicans are lesions that usually cause pain and stiffness of the ankle joint and affect all age groups. Often, Osteochondritis usually follow a twisting type injury to the ankle. Osteochondritis may cause swelling and ankle pain. When immobilization of the injury doesn't alleviate the problem, surgery is sometimes prescribed. The procedure usually involves removing the loose fragment of cartilage and bone from the ankle joint and placing small drill holes in the defect. The drill holes stimulate new blood vessels to fill the area and help form scar tissue to fill the defect.