Introduction

Foot Surgery involves a range of surgeries pertaining to particular issues. Some of the surgeries usually done are

Bunion 1 - Bunions are primarily hereditary conditions often found in women which are primarily non-alignment of the bones with the big toe moving towards the second toe. The bump, on the inner side of the foot increases in size. Different surgical options are offered by Apollo Hospitals to treat bunions.

Hammertoes - A deformed, contracted toe is often called hammertoes. A hammertoe generally occurs on one or more locations on a toe. Often a surgery is an option of getting rid of hammertoes.

Toe Shortening - In certain cases one or two toes are longer than the other toes. This often results in painful corns being developed on the tip of a toe. This problem can be surgically treated.

Bone Spurs - Bone spurs occur due to change in pressure or arthritic change. The different types of bone spurs are toe spur, heel spur and arch spur. This too can be surgically treated.
Calluses - Calluses are thick dead tissues on the outer layer of the skin. Calluses are located on the heels of the feet. This too is caused by pressure. Surgery helps in getting rid of calluses.

Neuroma - Thickness, irritation, burning and numbness on the ball of the foot often leads to severe pain. Surgical procedure involves removal of the involved nerve growth.

Facilities at Apollo

Apollo Hospital's Orthopedic Department provides modern facilities with regard to treatment of the musculoskeletal system. It is well equipped with modern machines and instruments. Apollo specializes in complicated joint replacements, microsurgeries, spine surgeries, spine arthroplasties, deformity correction and minimally invasive surgeries.

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