Flat Foot Reconstruction Available at Mercy Medical Center

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy - Baltimore

The surgeons at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy in Baltimore focus on diagnosing and treating foot and ankle deformities, such as flat foot.

What is Flat Foot Reconstruction?

There are certain flat foot deformities in which the foot is so very flat it is not in the patient’s best interest to have orthotic arch support treatment. In these individuals the foot is so deformed and under so much stress, severe ankle arthritis develops. Flat foot reconstruction may be the best treatment option for these patients.

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Types of Flat Foot Reconstruction procedures:

Surgical treatment for the adult’s flat foot deformity is divided into two different types:

Tendons are repaired or transferred
Joints are fused together

It is always preferable to avoid a fusion (called arthrodesis) of the foot if possible, since stiffness of the foot is never ideal. The extent of the deformity is the key factor in the decision.

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301 St. Paul Place
Baltimore MD 21202

The top rated team of doctors and surgeons at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as one of the region’s best programs for foot and ankle reconstruction and injury. Our surgeons offer pioneering surgical care and innovative, one-of-a-kind treatment for foot and ankle conditions, including osteoarthritis, sprained ankle, ankle arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet, heel pain, foot and ankle trauma, nerve problems and problems of the big toe. Mercy Medical Center is proud to have been named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.

The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction is part of The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy Medical Center.