Is it time to schedule a consultation with a foot surgeon?

Most foot and ankle problems can be solved with conservative and nonsurgical care, but it’s also important to recognize when certain issues may need to be evaluated by our Philadelphia and Huntingdon Valley, PA, foot and ankle surgeons. Here at Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates, we provide a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to treat a wide range of foot and ankle problems. It may be time to schedule a surgical consultation if,

Nonsurgical Treatment Isn’t Working

Many foot and ankle injuries and conditions can often be managed with conservative care; however, sometimes an injury or disorder is so severe that medications, physical therapy and rest just aren’t enough. When non-surgical options haven’t worked as effectively as they should, you may want to talk with our Philadelphia and Huntingdon Valley, PA, foot and ankle surgeons about whether the next step is to undergo surgery.

It’s important to sit down with us to discuss the pros and cons of surgery so you can decide if it’s right for you and the issues you’re dealing with. This is common for those with advanced stages of arthritis as well as those with severely enlarged bunions and other foot deformities.

Your Quality of Life is Greatly Impacted

Whether you are having trouble getting around like you once did or you’re dealing with persistent pain, swelling and stiffness, we understand that these persistent issues can have a severe impact on your mental wellbeing and quality of life. If you find yourself canceling plans and not enjoying life to its fullest because of your foot or ankle problems, it may be time to talk with our team about whether foot and ankle surgery might be right for you.

You Can’t Enjoy Activities You Love

If your foot and ankle are causing your persistent issues you may not be able to enjoy all the activities you once enjoyed, whether that’s your morning run, your CrossFit class or simply a shopping spree day with your friends. If you find that the things you once loved are now impossible or nearly impossible because of foot and ankle issues, this may be a sign that it’s time to sit down with our Philadelphia and Huntingdon Valley, PA, foot and ankle surgeons to see if surgery might be able to help you get back to what you love doing.

You’re Dealing with Chronic Pain

Another reason to consider surgery is if you are dealing with constant or severe foot or ankle pain that isn’t properly controlled with rest and home care. If you find yourself constantly needing to turn to pain medications to experience relief, then it might be time to discuss surgical treatment options to see if that could get rid of your pain for good rather than simply masking your discomfort with painkillers.

If you are dealing with any of the issues above and you want to speak with our Philadelphia, Germantown or Huntingdon Valley, PA, foot and ankle surgeons, call Chestnut Hill Podiatry Associates today at our Germantown Ave location at (215) 247-0879, or our Huntingdon Valley location at (215) 379-5112 to schedule a consultation with our team.