Ankle and foot surgery

Podiatrists at Ascension Wisconsin perform all types of podiatric surgery, including rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Ankle and foot surgery in Southeast Wisconsin

Podiatrists at Ascension Wisconsin perform all types of podiatric surgery, including rear foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

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Advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery 

The next step you take shouldn’t involve pain or fear of rolling your ankle. Ascension Wisconsin podiatrists offer many treatment options for chronic foot pain and ankle instability, including minimally invasive surgery.

Your ankle is a joint with bone and cartilage. Arthritis that sets in after a lower leg fracture is a common cause of ankle pain and joint instability. Walking with a normal gait is difficult. If you experience this, you may become sedentary and have constant weight-bearing foot pain.

Surgical expertise and coordinated care

Our podiatrists use arthroscopic techniques to diagnose and surgically treat all types of foot and ankle injuries or defects. Before surgery is recommended, we employ nonoperative treatments such as injections, physical therapy and bracing. Not everyone is a candidate for surgery. Our foot care doctors specialize in minimally invasive procedures and state-of-the-art surgical solutions.

  • An ankle fusion locks the joint using screws, plates and bone grafts to relieve weight-bearing pain, but also limits the range of motion
  • Total ankle replacement (total ankle arthroplasty) uses a joint implant allowing for a wider range of motion so you can return to a more active lifestyle (Ask your podiatrist whether you may be a candidate for this type of surgery)
  • Minimal incision surgery repairs defects in ankle or toe joint cartilage
  • Foot reconstruction surgery repairs bone fractures and foot deformities in children and adults
  • Cheilectomy procedure removes bone spurs and arthritic buildup
  • Minimally invasive arthroscopy repairs ligament damage in the lower leg and feet
  • Hammer toe surgery uses a plate or rod to straighten the toe and relieve pain
  • Jones fracture procedure uses a screw fixation to heal the fifth metatarsal bone

Ascension Wisconsin podiatry clinics include full-service casting and bracing services. Rehabilitation therapies and external bone stimulation can advance healing and overall recovery.

Customized foot and ankle care

When your job keeps you on your feet all day, having sore feet isn’t uncommon. But foot pain isn’t normal — and you shouldn’t have to live with it. If your pain becomes disabling, our foot and ankle specialists are highly knowledgeable and will determine the underlying cause of your pain. We customize long-term foot and ankle care for your lifestyle.

Don't let being born with flat feet (weaker arches) or developing plantar fasciitis and heel pain hold you back. As we age, it’s common to develop mid-foot arthritis with pain on the top of the foot or bottom middle of the foot. These conditions are very treatable.

Other medical conditions can contribute to lower leg and foot health, such as diabetes, circulatory problems and wound healing issues. With a thorough foot and ankle evaluation, our podiatrists will identify a treatment plan that supports your total health and well-being.

  • Obesity contributes to stress fractures in the feet. We work closely with Ascension bariatric weight loss programs to help patients regain mobility and stay active.
  • Athletes with sports injuries (splints, foot pain and ankle instability) get safely back into the game.
  • Children born with a congenital defect, such as flat feet or a club foot, get the timely care they need for proper bone and muscle growth and development.
  • Older adults and people with chronic illnesses benefit from foot care that focuses on wound healing and fall prevention strategies.

Our podiatry care team is actively involved in your recovery from monitoring wound healing to the physical therapy treatments that get you moving again.

Get a second opinion from a foot and ankle specialist

Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Wisconsin. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options.

When you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and deciding on a treatment, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

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