Foot Surgery
We can remove lumps, bumps, corns, and correct crooked toes, reducing discomfort and improving the appearance of your feet.
Some are concerned about buckling of the lesser toes either because of their position and discomfort. This can include the way they fit in shoes or interfere with normal footwear, or the corns and calluses that can form on top, or indeed a combination of any of these issues. Lesser toes can also be too long or too short causing pain from dysfunction.
The big toe is not exempt from deformity and is in fact often a cause for concern, with the most common complaint being a bunion deformity. This is a combination of an enlarged bony prominence at the inside of the big toe joint with a big toe that drifts out towards the lesser toes. It is often red and/or swollen, functions poorly and can cause considerable pain. Beyond that normal footwear becomes a real issue.
Flat feet are often a cause of concern with pain and function. Flat feet are a natural variation and in many patients cause no concern, but when they cause pain, distress, discomfort or difficulty with footwear it is worth considering surgical options.
What is Appearance surgery (often referred to as "Cinderella surgery")
Appearance surgery is basically any foot surgery to improve not only the function and also the appearance of the foot. It is individually based, obviously, and the extent of the surgery depends on the individual's concerns and expectations but can include straightening and shortening of the toes, reducing the width of the foot, or removing any lumps or bumps that cause concern, pain and difficulty with footwear or function.
This article is of a general nature and is for your information only. As it doesn’t take into account your personal health requirements or any pre-existing medical conditions, before making any health-related decisions it’s recommended you obtain professional medical advice.
Benefits
Most concerns of the feet and ankles can be addressed. Common concerns include bunions, hammertoes, arthritic big toe joints, long toes, short toes, pain under the ball of the foot (loss of fat pads), deformed nails, soft tissue lumps like ganglions, arthritic bumps or exostoses that arise. These are often painful and cause concern.
All cases are different and a full consultation is required to assess and discuss your concerns. Alternative treatment options will be discussed including both surgical and non-surgical options. At this consultation we will discuss the associated risks and possible complications, recovery and realistic outcomes. of all relevant options.
DISCLAIMER:
All treatments are performed by a qualified and appropriately trained professional following a comprehensive consultation. Treatments may not be suitable for every individual and outcomes can vary. Each procedure carries potential risks, side effects and recovery considerations. The information provided on this website is general in nature and is not intended to replace professional advice. Please consult your registered healthcare practitioner for personalised guidance.
Treatment guide
Most surgery is day surgery and can be done under local anaesthetic, local with sedation or general anaesthetic depending on the procedure and the comfort of the patient. You will generally go home that day and will often be able to walk in a protected fashion, often partial weight bearing in a post-operative shoe with crutches.
You will require a consultation with a registered medical professional who will:
- Discuss your concerns and goals
- Take a full medical history
- Assess your foot function and structure
- Explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
- Provide information on costs, recovery time, and follow-up care
You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and a cooling-off period will apply before booking surgery, in line with AHPRA guidelines.
As with any surgical procedure, foot surgery carries risks, including bruising and swelling, infection, blood clots, scarring, changes in foot function, further foot deformity, over-correction, under-correction, unsatisfactory aesthetic outcomes which may require revision surgery.
Pricing guide
TBC - consultation required
Prices vary depending on the procedure and treatment involved. Podiatric surgery is not covered by Medicare but some health funds will provide a partial rebate. The best way to be able to give an accurate costing is to come in for a consultation and discuss with your health fund prior to planning any treatment.
Considerations
You will require a consultation with a registered medical professional who will:
- Discuss your concerns and goals
- Take a full medical history
- Assess your foot function and structure
- Explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
- Provide information on costs, recovery time, and follow-up care
You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and a cooling-off period will apply before booking surgery, in line with AHPRA guidelines.
As with any surgical procedure, foot surgery carries risks, including bruising and swelling, infection, blood clots, scarring, changes in foot function, further foot deformity, over-correction, under-correction, unsatisfactory aesthetic outcomes which may require revision surgery.
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