Kyle Busch, professional stock car racing driver and the 2015 Spring Cup Champion, suffered a broken leg and foot after a crash after practice at Daytona International Speedway. Following the break, Busch had to have surgery performed. He is expected to be in recovery for up to as much as 10 weeks. The accident gave Busch limited mobility in his knee. Doctors had removed the rod from Busch’s leg and foot, but he is expected to be ready for practice at Daytona on February 12.
Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to fix a foot ailment. For more information, consult with one of our podiatrists from Greene Podiatry Associates. Our doctors will assist you with all of your podiatric concerns.
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 offices located in Waynesburg and Fredericktown, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.