Foot Surgery for Athletes, Children, and People With Other Health ProblemsTopic OverviewAthletesFoot surgery generally is not advised for athletes (anyone participating in sports or fitness activities) who can still comfortably continue their sports. You may want to try nonsurgical treatments such as:
But if pain begins to limit your activities, you may want to consider surgery.
Children and teenagersSome children begin developing bunions before the age of 10. Surgery may be appropriate for children and teens who have pain or limited activity that persists despite nonsurgical treatment. It is as important for youths as it is for adults that the surgeon has experience doing various types of bunion surgery on a regular basis and can choose a procedure that will best treat the child's specific type of bunion or toe deformity. A pediatric specialist is trained to diagnose and treat the child's rapidly changing body, which is very different from the developed adult body. Some podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons specialize in children's foot deformities and surgery. People with other health problemsIf you have health problems such as diabetes , rheumatoid arthritis , gout , neuromuscular disorders (such as muscular dystrophy ), or circulatory problems that limit blood flow to your feet, discuss the risks of surgery with your health professional. These and other conditions increase the chance of complications after surgery. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofMarch 21, 2017
Current as of: March 21, 2017 |
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