Fusion & Replacement Surgery

The foot and ankle is a common place for arthritis. There are many ways to treat this and surgery should always be a last resort. Depending on your condition there may be many different options for surgery. Fusion and replacement surgery can be very complex and failure rates are high. Dr. H has extensive experience in the most complex reconstruction surgeries and is frequently referred the most difficult cases that have no more options left. These can be some of the most challenging surgeries and Dr. H takes great pride in trying to achieve the best result, the first time, with the quickest possible recovery.

The type of surgical approach, the equipment used and the adjunctive use of biologics can make a big difference in your outcome and speed of recovery. If surgery has been recommended for your condition, get a second opinion from Dr. H to know you are in good hands.

This patient had a very complex post traumatic arthritic problem that had failed multiple surgeries elsewhere. She was so exhausted with her condition and failed surgeries that she was considering amputation. As a former orthopedic nurse, she did her homework for her final attempt at surgery and traveled from up North to see Dr. H, who gave her many options. Together they chose this complex hindfoot fusion nail technique.

She recently returned to see Dr. H and was extremely thankful to finally walk without pain for the first time in many years. Check out her video on our Social Media.