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Reconstructive Foot
and Ankle Surgery
The primary two objectives of
reconstructive foot and ankle surgery are the reduction of pain and the
restoration of function. Foot and ankle injuries can result in
significant disability and loss of life style or employment.
Therefore, restoration of normal, pain-free foot function and activities
is can have a significant impact on peoples lives.
Dr. Oster performs a number of different foot
and ankle reconstructive surgeries. The duration of disability and
success of reconstructive surgery does vary. Our goal is to guide
you through your reconstructive procedure with as much information as
possible. Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery is performed on
either an out-patient or in-patient basis.
The following images are the
reconstruction of a Charcot midfoot deformity. The patient was a
poorly controlled diabetic who had lost sensation in his foot. As
a result, a Charcot joint formed that required repair with a femoral
head allograft. One image also shows preparation of human growth
factor derived from the patient's own platelets. This patient was
12 weeks non-weight bearing in a below the knee cast following this
procedure.

The second reconstructive surgery is a
repair of a Lisfrank's dislocation. This procedure was performed
on a 42 y/o patient who sustained an undiagnosed midfoot dislocation
during a high school basketball game. Although the injury was
initially treated, she progressed to have significant arthritis of the
midfoot. This repair was performed with a bovine xenograft and
plated. This patient was 12 weeks non-weight bearing in a hard BK
cast following surgery.

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