Foot and Ankle Surgery

"Dr. Vazales is the BEST doctor I've ever had. He's thorough. Straight forward. And GENUINE. And therefore truly cares about his patients. Explains your situation in layman's terms and offers the patient their options. I was in so much pain to my ankle surgery that I thought my life was over. Now I'm back to normal with NO pain!"

LYNWOOD | OCT 28, 2022

Foot and ankle surgery can often improve your chances of enjoying an active lifestyle after a life-changing lower limb injury. At Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia in Glen Allen, Virginia, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Ryan Vazales, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS, specializes in performing restorative foot and ankle surgeries, that often preserves motion, allowing patients to regain a functional quality of life. Call Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia or schedule a surgical consultation online today.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries?

Foot and ankle surgery can be complex and require a long recovery. Minimally invasive techniques for surgery use smaller incisions and tools to reduce some of the complications and setbacks of conventional surgeries. They use imaging scopes so Dr. Vazales can visualize the tissues as he works without a large incision.

Some benefits of minimally invasive surgeries are:

• Shorter recovery times
• Less scarring
• Less bleeding
• Less postoperative pain
• Fewer complication risks

Dr. Vazales informs you of the technique he intends to use for your surgery ahead of time after a detailed evaluation of your foot and ankle health, including X-rays and other imaging tests for diagnosis and surgical planning.

When might I need foot and ankle surgery?

Surgery isn’t always necessary, but advanced surgical techniques can treat a wide range of severe foot and ankle injuries — especially if they don’t respond well to more conservative care options.

Dr. Vazales regularly performs foot and ankle surgery to treat:

• Congenital deformity
• Limb deformity
• Achilles tendon ruptures
• Athletic injuries
• Foot / Ankle Fractures
• Arthritis
• Bunions
• Hammertoe
• Arch conditions
• Drop foot

Minimally invasive techniques are available for some of these injuries and conditions. After surgery, you often go through physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Which foot and ankle surgeries are available?

Dr. Vazales specializes in a wide range of foot and ankle surgeries to restore your walking abilities and correct malalignment. Many foot and ankle injuries and conditions limit your mobility and cause pain or discomfort, but foot and ankle surgery may be able to control the damage and keep your foot and ankle functional. 

After careful evaluation, he may recommend surgeries like:

• Revision surgery
• Big toe fusion
• Partial joint replacement
• Complete joint replacement
• Bunion minimally invasive surgery
• Mid-foot fusion
• Ankle fusion / ankle replacement
• Cartilage transplant
• Orthoplastic surgery for limb preservation

Many people are able to return to an active lifestyle once they recover from surgery and rehabilitate their feet and ankles through physical therapy. Dr. Vazales can also offer helpful tips for preventing foot and ankle injuries and complications in the future, so you don’t have to go through surgery again.

Call Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia or schedule an appointment online to find out if you can benefit from foot and ankle surgery today.