Foot and Ankle Surgery

Many patients are concerned that they may need foot and/or ankle surgery to fix their problems. All of our doctors are extensively trained in the use of surgery to correct your foot and ankle woes, but we are definitely the most conservative surgeons in town. We offer extensive non-surgical options and therapy prior to recommending surgery. For questions related to foot surgery, click below on your foot and/or ankle problem for more answers. If after reading about your particular problem you still have more questions, contact us or make an appointment for an exam. Foot and ankle surgery should not be a scary experience! We are here to put you at ease.

9 Common Questions About Foot Surgery

Post-operative Instructions

Hallux Abducto Valgus (Bunions)

Hallux Limitis/Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe)

Hammerotes

Cross Over Toes

Ingrown Toenails

Morton's Neuroma

Ankle Stabilizatons

Ganglionic Cyst

Achilles Tendon Repair

Posterior Tibial Tendon Repair

Flat Foot Repair

Fracture Repair

Foot and Ankle Fusions

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Blog for Foot & Ankle Surgery

• Got Grandma's feet?
• Having a Bunionectomy? What to Expect After Surgery
• What is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon?

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Library for Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• Bone Tumors of the Heel   
  Heel pain can be caused by a bone tumor. These are not common, but an xray is always medically necessary in heel pain patients to rule out a tumor.
• What to Expect After Bunion Surgery   
  Nervous about Hallux valgus correction, also known as bunion surgery? Here is a realistic explanation of what to expect in the days and weeks after surgery.
• Achilles Tendon Repair   
  Weekend warriors, athletes, and non-athletes can all experience an achilles tendon tear or rupture. This classic sign that the tendon is completely torn is a feeling of getting hit with a baseball bat on the back of your leg.
• Lateral Ankle Stabilization   
  Lateral Ankle Stabilization. You have had an unstable ankle for years, you constantly roll, twist or sprain your ankle and you have been told that a lateral ankle stabilization procedure is your next step. So what does this mean exactly?
• Post Operative Instructions [PDF]   
  It is important to follow post operative instructions after foot surgery. Here is a copy of our post surgery instructions for you to follow. Remember to read and follow all instructions to the tee to improve your surgical outcomes. Always contact the office with any questions before proceeding to change your weight-bearing status!
• Diabetic Foot Surgery   
• Am I Ready For Surgery Yet?   
  Am I ready for surgery yet? Seems like such an easy question to answer huh? Actually, unless it is something obvious like getting your foot stuck in a lawn mower or shattering your ankle putting up Christmas lights, this question is a little more challenging.
• I Have Neuroma...Do I Need Surgery?   
  Neuromas can be very Irritating and Painful. A neuroma can prevent you from wanting to walk around and be active, and with summer around the corner who wants that?
• Post Operative Instructions   
  After a surgery can be quite a scary time. Things go on with your body that are not part of your normal life style and that would freak anyone out. Just take a deep breath, stay calm, and read this article to find out all the normal things that will most likely happen after your surgery.
• How to Use Crutches   
  Crutches, even in a young athlete, can be hard to manage. If you are over 30, over-weight or just plan not coordinated; ask your doctor if they have an alternative to crutches. You are better off using a walker, rolling device, or wheel chair than falling down on crutches.
• Running After Bunion Surgery?   
  I hear this question at least several times a month from my active, athletic patients. Of course, my first response is always, “Are you able to run now?” This is not sarcasm, but a true fact finding mission. If you are unable to run before your surgery, due to the pain in your bunions, then if you can run afterwards - I am a hero! The same goes for the opposite. If you are running pain free before surgery, and really only want your bunions fixed due to the fact you think your feet are ugly, if you can’t run afterwards - you really don’t like me very much!
• 9 Common Questions About Foot Surgery   
  Of the many patients we see on a daily basis, often their foot and ankle problems can be helped with conservative, non-surgical care. But there are times when surgery is necessary to relieve pain, remove a deformity or repair an injury. There are many questions that come with foot and ankle surgery and here we address the 9 most frequently asked.
• Bunion Surgery Revealed!   
  Many patients are very apprehensive about bunion surgery. They have heard horror stories of severe pain and bad outcomes. These are usually not true. Bunion surgery revealed!
• Common Questions About Foot Surgery   
  Most people have a lot of questions and are very apprehensive about having foot and ankle surgery. Here are the top 9 questions we hear to calm you fears. Information is often great medicine!

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Frequent Questions for Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• What causes a hammertoe?

• I have hammertoes for years.  Why do they hurt now?
• How long does it take to recover from bunion surgery?
• How do I know whether I should see a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon for my foot problem?
• I do not like the way my feet look. I have heard a lot about people getting cosmetic surgery to make them prettier or to fit them into a certain shoe style. Does your practice provide this type of surgery?

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Videos about Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• Hallux Limitis: When a Bunion is Not a Bunion
• Dr Jon McCreary Bio
• Bunions
• Foot Surgery Explained by a Grapevine, Texas Podiatrist
• Texas Podiatrist Describes Differences Aesthetic & Cosmetic
• Podiatrist Describes Differences in Aesthetic and Cosmetic
• A Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Stress Fracture
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Stress Fractures
• Nine Questions Answered by a Grapevine Podiatrist
• Achilles Pain & Surgery Explained by a Grapevine Podiatrist
• Ankle Pain Explained by a Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist
• Foot Surgery Explained by a Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist
• Dr. Marybeth Crane Welcomes You to Grapevine Texas Podiatry
• Dr. Marybeth Crane Welcomes You to the Grapevine Podiatry