Heel spurs are bony growths that form on the heel bone, often caused by repetitive stress from running, wearing poorly fitting shoes or high heels, or having flat feet or high arches. These spurs can lead to pain and inflammation, especially when walking or standing. When conservative treatments do not relieve symptoms, surgery to remove heel spurs may be considered. Common procedures include inferior heel spur resection, which removes spurs beneath the heel, and posterior heel spur resection, which addresses spurs at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. A podiatrist can evaluate your condition, recommend appropriate treatment, and determine if surgery is necessary. Heel spurs can be painful. If you have developed one, it is suggested that you contact this type of doctor who can further discuss the benefits of foot surgery with you.
Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to treat a foot ailment. To learn more, contact one of our podiatrists of Palm Beach Foot & Ankle. Our doctors will assist you with all of your foot and ankle needs.
When Is Surgery Necessary?
Foot and ankle surgery is generally reserved for cases in which less invasive, conservative procedures have failed to alleviate the problem. Some of the cases in which surgery may be necessary include:
- Removing foot deformities like bunions and bone spurs
- Severe arthritis that has caused bone issues
- Cosmetic reconstruction
What Types of Surgery Are There?
The type of surgery you receive will depend on the nature of the problem you have. Some of the possible surgeries include:
- Bunionectomy for painful bunions
- Surgical fusion for realignment of bones
- Neuropathy decompression surgery to treat nerve damage
Benefits of Surgery
Although surgery is usually a last resort, it can provide more complete pain relief compared to non-surgical methods and may allow you to finally resume full activity.
Surgical techniques have also become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques like endoscopic surgery allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach, FL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
