Podiatrist Houston

If the feet are injured or arthritis in the toes and other joints causes constant pain, interferes with walking and makes it difficult to wear shoes, surgery may be an option – or a necessity. Here are some of the most commonly performed arthritis-related foot surgeries.

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

• The bones in the foot may be broken in many ways including direct blows, crush injuries, falls and overuse or stress.

Houston Foot Doctor

A fracture, break, and crack all mean the same thing when it comes to a bone injury: the integrity of the bone has been damaged. The cause of injury may be obvious, such as jumping from a height or a heavy object falling and landing on the foot, or it may develop gradually over time, such as the result of the constant stress of walking or running.

Orlando H.Rivera DPM

The foot is designed to withstand the considerable forces placed on it by walking, running, and jumping. There are 26 bones of the foot, connected by joints and supported by thickened ligaments to absorb the impact of movement. As well, the joints of the foot are acted upon by muscles and tendons that allow flexing and extending to permit walking and running to occur.