What is Podiatric Surgery?
Podiatric Surgery is a registered specialty of the profession of podiatry. Specialists undertake accredited postgraduate training in podiatric medicine and surgery.
Surgical podiatrists provide advice on the management of a range of painful conditions of the foot and ankle. When surgery is indicated, podiatric surgery scope includes a range of reconstructive foot and ankle procedures for:
Bunions and big toe joint deformities
Hammer toes or painful toes
Forefoot deformity and pain
Midfoot deformity and arthritis
Recalcitrant flatfoot or high arch conditions
Tendon repairs
Ligament reconstructions