Houston Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Known as Houston’s longest-standing physician-owned surgery center, NW Surgery is known for its Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Throughout the years, we have helped patients across Houston who experience pain and discomfort throughout their lower extremities regain their mobility and be able to function independently. Learn more below: 

What Do Foot and Ankle Surgeons Do?

A foot and ankle surgeon is a doctor of podiatric medicine and is certified to perform surgery on feet and ankles. The foot and ankle surgeons at NW Surgery are experienced with diagnosing and treating all pathological conditions affecting the feet and ankles. Surgical procedures provided by an orthopedic foot specialist include but are not limited to:

• Nerve decompression of the legs and feet
• Lower extremity fracture surgery from hip to foot
• Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
• Extremity peripheral nerve surgery.

What Conditions Do Foot and Ankle Surgeons Treat?

Our Houston foot and ankle specialists provide state-of-the-art treatment for symptoms and conditions affecting the foot and ankle at NW Surgery. Common conditions we diagnose and treat involve:

• Sprains
• Torn tendons
• Fractures
• Achilles tendonitis
• Bone spurs
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Ankle arthritis
• Sports injuries
• Hammertoes
• Diabetic and dermatological conditions
• Painful conditions affecting the ankle, lower leg, and feet
• Bunionectomy

Most foot or ankle surgeries are done under general anesthesia and as an outpatient procedure. The surgeons at NW Surgery use advanced techniques such as arthroscopic surgery to minimize the need for sizable incisions that can require lengthy recovery times.

What Symptoms Do Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Specialists Treat?

Pain and Soreness

While occasional foot or ankle pain due to overuse is normal, pain that persists longer than a few days is not normal. Any dull, sharp pain or soreness accompanied by swelling that doesn’t respond to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) and rest should be checked by a Houston foot and ankle specialist at NW Surgery. In some cases, ankle swelling could be an underlying sign of a blood clot in the leg or undiagnosed diabetes.

Stiffness

Ankle or foot stiffness is often an indication of sprains that aren’t healing normally. Plantar fasciitis, arthritis, heel bursitis, stress fractures, and Achilles tendonitis may also cause stiffness around the affected area.

Weakness and Instability

Sprains, strains, and other minor ankle or foot injuries often cause the ankle or foot to feel weak or unable to support the body for an extended period. Weakness can be expected after an injury, but increasing instability may indicate a more serious problem, such as torn ligaments, arthritis, or ankle impingement.

Snapping, Cracking, or Popping Noises

Painless popping sounds coming from the ankles when they are moved a certain way are usually no cause for concern. Ankle popping or cracking is likely caused by the release of gas from the joint capsule or peroneal tendons rubbing against ankle joint bones. Peroneal tendons extend along your outer ankle bone into the sides of your feet. Sometimes, they slip out of place and cause popping noises when you move your foot.

When popping or cracking noises are accompanied by pain and swelling, you should make an appointment with a Houston foot and ankle surgeon. These symptoms could indicate the dislocation of a tendon or osteochondral lesion.

When Is the Right Time to Visit an Orthopedic Facility?

Call NW Surgery Center and make an appointment with the best orthopedic foot surgeon in Houston if you have been suffering from any of the following:

• Pain and swelling from sprains and strains that do not subside within a few days.
• Morning heel pain
• Enduring weakness/instability in the feet or ankles
• Changes in the shape of your foot (bony growths or tumors can modify shape)
• Having flat feet that suddenly become painful
• Curling of the toes, hammertoes, claw toes, etc

Anytime you can’t walk, sit, or sleep without experiencing pain in your feet or ankles is the right time to visit an orthopedic foot specialist.

Who are the Houston Foot and Ankle Specialists at NW Surgery Center?

Dr. Lynnanne Foster, Dr. Lubor Jarolimek, Dr. Robert S. Bell, and Dr. Jose Rodriguez are all M.D.’s who are experts in foot and ankle treatment. Robert G. Parker, D.P.M. and Anthony J. LaMarra, D.P.M. are our Doctors of Podiatric Medicine at NW Surgery. 

Interested in the Next Steps?

NW Surgery is the longest-standing, physician-owned surgery facility in Houston. We are Houston’s top outpatient surgical center with exceptional orthopedic foot specialists. We accept most insurance companies and will work with patients regardless of their insurance status. 

Don’t let foot or ankle pain interfere with your quality of life. Contact us today or request a callback for an appointment with one of our Houston’s foot and ankle specialists.