Dr. Ayesha Cheema is a Primary Care Doctor with Mercy Personal Physicians at Columbia. She offers experienced and thoughtful primary care for adults of Howard County.
Mercy's team of top surgeons are known for their expertise in correcting ankle deformities caused by unsuccessful ankle fracture treatments.
The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center offers physician expertise with a dedication to advanced treatments for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
At The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy in Baltimore, our surgeons specialize in innovative treatment options, such as a tendon transfer, to help correct a flat foot deformity.
A tendon transfer is now one of the most common operations performed around the world to correct a posterior tibial tendon rupture, which is one of the most common causes flat foot.
For the flat foot where the tendon is ruptured but there is not significant deformity, a tendon is usually transferred to replace the torn posterior tibial tendon. It is not possible to repair the torn posterior tibial tendon, since it will quickly stretch out and tear again.
The tendon transfer uses a tendon that lies behind the back of the ankle, but is not a critical tendon and can be easily used without causing loss of foot function. The tendon transfer is combined with a cut on the heel bone (called a calcaneal osteotomy). The heel bone needs to be shifted to add support to the tendon transfer on the inside of the ankle.
Dr. Rebecca Cerrato, a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, is highly regarded for her expertise in foot and ankle disorders.
Remember the acronym RICE when you sprain your ankle: rest, ice, compression, elevation. When pain persists after a day, see a doctor.