Julia Hartnett has suffered from soreness in her feet for years due to her flat feet. The 19-year-old’s feet gradually felt worse after playing volleyball regularly without an effective form of protection against the pain. After trying orthotic inserts and discovering that they would not work, Hartnett decided to get reconstructive surgery of her arch as a last resort.

Since the surgery, Julia has experienced fantastic results in the reduction of the soreness she felt before the surgery. Although her feet can flatten again as she ages, the surgery reduced the pain so she can have a pain free life again.

Flat feet can be very problematic for some individuals. If you are experiencing pain in your flat feet contact one of our podiatrists of Sutera and Jones Surgical Podiatry. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

When Is Surgery Necessary?
Foot and ankle surgery is generally reserved for cases in which less invasive, conservative procedures have failed to help with the problem. Some of the cases in which surgery may be necessary are:

• Removing foot deformities like bone spurs and bunions
• Severe arthritis that has caused bone issues
• Cosmetic reconstruction

What Types of Surgery Are There?
The type of surgery you receive will depend on the nature of the problem you have. Some of the possible surgeries include:

• Bunionectomy for painful bunions
• Surgical fusion for realignment of bones
• Neuropathy decompression surgery to treat nerve damage

Benefits of Surgery
Although surgery is usually a last resort, it can provide more complete pain relief compared to non-surgical methods and may allow you to finally resume full activity.

Surgical techniques have also become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques like endoscopic surgery allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

If you have any questions please contact our office located in Media, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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