Patient Education

 
 

Overview

The decision to have surgical foot and ankle care is a personal one based on the relationship between patient and surgeon.  Acute foot and ankle problems including infection or trauma may necessitate surgical care and thus limit options for conservative treatment.

Many foot and ankle problems lead to pain and dysfunction that can be managed successfully without surgical intervention. However, if the pain and deformity negatively affect your quality of life then surgical care should be considered an option.

The primary goal of all foot and ankle surgical care should be the relief of pain and restoration of quality of life.

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Please call 805.543.7788 for San Luis Obispo, 805.434.2009 for Templeton, or email us to request an appointment.