Weil Osteotomy
The Weil osteotomy is an operation for pain in the front part of the foot, under the “knuckle bones”. Doctors call this type of pain “metatarsalgia”. It may also be done as part of an operation to straighten one or more of your toes.
Foot
Toe fracture or dislocation
You have sustained a fracture or dislocation to one of your toes. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows, but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages. The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help.
Tarsometatarsal Fusion
This is an operation to ‘fuse’ or stiffen one or more of the small joints in the middle of the foot (the tarsometatarsal-joints).
Talonavicular Fusion
This is an operation to ‘fuse’ or stiffen a joint in the middle part of the foot. It fuses together two bones, the talus and the navicular bone – hence ‘talonavicular fusion’.
Straightening Lesser Toe(s)
This is an operation to correct deformities of the toes other than the big toe, usually “hammer” or “claw” toes.
Soft Tissue Injury of the Foot
You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your foot. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.
Scarf Osteotomy
Scarf osteotomy is an operation to correct a severe bunion (hallux valgus) deformity.
Rheumatoid Forefoot Reconstruction
This is an operation to correct the severe toe deformities which occur in the feet of people with rheumatoid arthritis and other similar conditions. Occasionally it is done for deformities caused by other conditions.
Preparing for foot and ankle surgery
Risks, complications and how you can help your recovery
Fracture of the mid-shaft of the 5th metatarsal (self-management)
You have sustained a fracture to the mid-shaft of the 5th Metatarsal of your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.