Foot Surgery Types, Minor to Semi- Major

HOUSTON - Nov. 19, 2019 - PRLog -- Foot surgery types come in many shapes, sizes, and entail various factors. First of all, the average person takes between 5,000 and 7,000 steps per day. That works out to approximately 150,000 to 210,000 per month. Or, an astounding 1,825,000 to 2,555,000 per year. (By the way, that works out to 345.6 or 483.9 miles annually.)

That's a huge amount of work your feet need to do. So, it should come as no surprise that people develop problems with their feet. Here are the most common types of foot surgery you should know about:

• 1. Bunion surgery. A bony bump which forms on the joint near or on the base of the big toe. It's an uncomfortable condition and one that could require surgery to correct.
• 2. Hammertoe surgery. This is a painful condition which causes the toes to bend or curl downward, rather than pointing forward as normal. It can develop over time due to arthritis or even due to wearing shoes that don't fit.
• 3. Heel spur surgery. A calcium deposit that can result in a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel, this is a condition which can be fixed through a surgical procedure.
• 4. Metatarsal surgery. In some cases, it might be necessary to undergo metatarsal surgery in order to effectively redistribute the weight-bearing upon the ball of the foot.
• 5. Tendon surgery. There are several reasons for tendon surgery. These are done to fix chronic conditions, repair ruptures, and more.
• 6. Toenail surgery. Some people suffer from problems with their toenails, such as deformities, infections, and damage. Therefore, nail surgery might be the best option to deal with the problem.
• 7. Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. This is generally done in an attempt or to correct bigger issues with the feet and ankles. This type of foot surgery is usually quite complex.

As you can see, there are a number of foot surgery types -- some being more complex than others.

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