Arthrodesis (joint fusion)
Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure, also known as joint fusion. The goal of arthrodesis is to provide pain relief, restore skeletal stability, and improve alignment in people with advanced arthritis.Not all arthritic joints are candidates for joint replacement surgery. Sometimes arthrodesis is the better surgical treatment option for those with arthritis. Arthrodesis is mostly performed on ankles and wrists but it can be performed on other joints
Arthroereisis (subtalar stabilization )
The procedure consists of subtalar stabilization (arthroereisis) with a Vitallium staple, and it corrects alignment, restores balance, and allows continued function. Treatment of planovalgus feet in children who have spastic cerebral palsy and are less than six years old.
Arthroplasty (hammertoe repair)
Arthroplasty is surgery done to reconstruct or replace a diseased joint. For rheumatoid arthritis, arthroplasty is done to restore function to a joint or correct a deformity. Bones in a joint can be reshaped, or all or part of the joint can be replaced with metal or plastic parts.
Bone spur removal
A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Bone spurs can be surgically removed.
Bunionectomy
Surgical correction involves removing bone from the first metatarsal head to decrease pressure against the skin or actual movement of the bone to decrease the angulation of the first metatarsal. The key to a successful bunion correction is relocation of the joint surface without compromising joint function.
Custom orthotics
Unlike shoe inserts bought over the counter, however, custom-made orthotics are built from molds of your feet to meet your unique needs. They’re typically made with comfortable thermoplastic materials, which are guaranteed to last for years, and can be designed to fit in dress shoes, athletic shoes, boots, and skates.
HyProCure® Procedure
The HyProCure® procedure is minimally invasive and is typically done in 20-minutes or less. It is often performed in an outpatient setting under a twilight sleep or local sedation. HyProCure® is placed in the naturally occurring space between your bones to instantly realign and stabilize the hindfoot. HyProCure® will not penetrate or be implanted into your bones.
Laser for Fungal infection of the toenails
A potential advantage of lasers is that they have greater tissue penetration than antifungal medication and thus may be more effective at treating infection embedded within the nail. Precise targeting of a tissue using a specific wavelength of light.
Diabetic shoe program
As a service to our patients we offer a full line of quality footwear. We work with several shoe companies to provide you with the highest quality footwear. From the design of the shoe to the material that go into its construction, every effort is made to provide the utmost comfort and stability.
Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
Surgical intervention for the release of the fascia (ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot), with or without excision of the calcaneal spur. The endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is a minimally traumatic procedure among many surgical alternatives for release of the fascia. (This procedure does not involve removal of the calcaneal spur.)
Forefoot and rearfoot surgery
Many foot problems do not respond to “conservative” management. Dr. Shingledecker can determine when surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to alleviate discomfort or to restore the function of your foot.
Ganglion removal
Ganglion cyst removal, called a ganglionectomy, is a procedure to remove a cyst from your foot. A ganglion cyst is a swollen, closed sac under the skin. The sac may develop from may develop from the sheath of a tendon or joint. The cyst contains fluid similar to joint fluid.
Ingr
own toenail
An ingrown toenail is a painful condition of the toe. It occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the toe. Pain and inflammation at the spot where the nail curls into the skin occurs first. If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can progress to an infection or even an abscess that requires surgical treatment.
Neuroma surgery
A neuroma is an abnormality of a nerve that has been damaged either by trauma or as a result of an abnormality of foot function. The most common location of neuromas is in the ball of the foot. In this area the nerve can become pinched and inflamed by the abnormal movement of the bones in the ball of the foot. As the condition progresses the nerve may become permanently damaged and surgical removal of the nerve may be necessary.
Tendon repair
A cut is made over the injured tendon. The damaged or torn ends of the tendon are sewn together. If the tendon has been injured severely, a tendon graft may be required. If necessary, tendons are reattached to the surrounding connective tissue. The area is examined for injuries to nerves and blood vessels, and the cut is closed.
Wart removal
Plantar warts affect the feet. They generally appear on surfaces subjected to high pressure (for example, the balls of the feet during walking). Plantar warts may appear with black spots in the center.