Orthopedic Surgery of the Foot &Ankle

Orthopedic surgery of the foot and ankle can involve ligaments, tendons, muscle and bone. An orthopedic surgeon and a podiatrist are qualified to perform surgery on the foot and ankle.

1. Foot Anatomy

   • 足の主要な解剖学には、足首の下に7つの小さな骨（足根）、ほとんどの足（中足骨）、5つのつま先（ファンゲ）を含む5つの骨があります。

   足手術

   • Foot surgery involving tendons, ligaments and muscles can include tumor removal as a result of an injury and a ligament tear. Bone surgery of the foot may involve amputation of the foot or toes. Pins, screws and plates are used in many cases to correct bone alignments.

   Ankle Anatomy

   • 足首は、2つの脚の骨（ティビアとfi骨）の間の関節と、足首の下の骨、軟部組織、血管です。

     で構成されています。

   Ankle Surgery

   • Tarsal tunnel syndrome, which causes a compression of the nerve on the back of the ankle, can result in surgery to release the pressure. Severe fractures of the tibia or fibula can require screws and plates to be used for fixation of the bone.

   考慮事項

   • An orthopedic surgeon should be consulted for most foot and ankle surgeries.