Foot and Ankle Surgery

Precision Care for Pain-Free Steps

Your feet and ankles form the foundation of your mobility. When pain, deformity, or injury affects this crucial part of the body, even basic activities like walking or standing can become difficult. At times, when conservative treatments like rest, medications, orthotics, or physiotherapy fail to provide relief, foot and ankle surgery may be recommended.

Dr. Sabyasachi Bardhan offers specialized surgical treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle problems, helping patients regain strength, alignment, and function using advanced orthopedic techniques.

Common Foot and Ankle Conditions Treated Surgically

Surgery may be necessary for the following conditions when they do not improve with non-surgical care:

Ankle fractures and ligament injuries
Chronic ankle instability
Achilles tendon rupture
Plantar fasciitis (severe, persistent)
Flatfoot (fallen arches)
Bunion (hallux valgus)
Hammertoe deformities
Arthritis of the foot or ankle joint
Cartilage damage and bone spurs
Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Whether the cause is trauma, overuse, structural issues, or age-related wear, Dr. Bardhan customizes surgical plans based on individual needs.

Types of Foot and Ankle Surgeries Performed

1. Ankle Fracture Fixation

Using plates, screws, or wires to stabilize broken bones in the ankle, allowing proper healing and joint function restoration.

2. Ligament Repair and Reconstruction

For patients with chronic ankle instability due to repeated sprains or torn ligaments, surgical reconstruction ensures long-term stability.

3. Achilles Tendon Repair

This involves stitching the torn ends of the tendon together, commonly performed in cases of complete rupture or chronic tendinitis.

4. Bunion and Toe Deformity Corrections

Realignment of bones, tendons, and ligaments to treat bunions, hammertoes, or claw toes, relieving pain and improving foot structure.

5. Ankle Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive procedure using a camera and small instruments to treat cartilage injuries, remove loose fragments, or address joint inflammation.

6. Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)

In cases of severe arthritis, the damaged joint is fused to eliminate pain while maintaining some foot function.

7. Total Ankle Replacement

A modern surgical option to replace a damaged ankle joint with a prosthetic implant, preserving movement and relieving pain in selected patients.

Post-Surgery Recovery and Rehabilitation

After foot and ankle surgery, recovery is supported by:

Pain management and wound care
Immobilization using a cast, boot, or brace (depending on the procedure)
Gradual weight-bearing under guidance
A customized physiotherapy and rehabilitation plan to restore mobility and strength

Healing times can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on the procedure and patient health.