Common Foot and Ankle Problems

Orthopaedic foot and ankle services treat deformities and pain that affect standing and walking including bunions flatfoot heel pain ankle instability and arthritis Bunions are bony prominences at the base of the big toe associated with deviation of the toe and shoe pressure Flatfoot involves collapse of the arch and inward rolling of the ankle leading to fatigue and pain Chronic ankle instability develops after repeated sprains that stretch or tear the lateral ligaments so that the ankle gives way on uneven ground

Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

When rehabilitation and bracing fail to control recurrent sprains and instability ankle ligament reconstruction tightens or reconstructs the outer ligaments particularly the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments Surgery is usually undertaken for active and healthy patients whose lifestyle is limited by instability After anaesthesia the surgeon often performs an arthroscopic inspection to treat any cartilage damage or loose bodies then makes a small incision over the lateral ankle to access the ligaments

In procedures based on the Brostrom concept stretched ligaments are shortened and reinforced with sutures and bone anchors In more severe cases a tendon graft from the patient or a donor may be used to reconstruct deficient ligaments These surgeries have high success rates in restoring stability and allowing return to sports when combined with proper rehabilitation

Bunion and Flatfoot Correction

Bunion surgery ranges from soft tissue balancing and small bone cuts around the first metatarsal for mild deformity to more complex realignment procedures for severe cases The aims are to reduce the prominence straighten the toe and rebalance the joint Flatfoot correction depends on cause and severity and may involve tendon reconstruction realignment osteotomies and fusion procedures to restore arch shape and relieve pain Early intervention with orthoses and physiotherapy can often reduce the need for major surgery in flexible deformities

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Following ankle ligament reconstruction patients typically use a cast or boot with restricted weight bearing for a short period then progress to physiotherapy for range of motion strength and balance Return to sports may take several months but long term stability and confidence usually improve significantly After bunion or flatfoot surgery weight bearing status depends on the procedure and is guided carefully to protect bone healing while preventing stiffness

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Foot and Ankle Care

Livasa Hospitals provide foot and ankle services that combine clinical assessment digital imaging day care surgery and structured rehabilitation Surgeons experienced in ligament reconstruction and deformity correction work with physiotherapists and podiatrists where available to give patients from Punjab comprehensive solutions for painful or unstable feet and ankles

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India