Rookie center Justin Patton of the Minnesota Timberwolves recently underwent surgery to repair a broken metatarsal in his foot. Patton suffered the injury during a workout and unfortunately will not be available to play in the Las Vegas Summer League. Although Patton underwent a successful surgery, he is expected to be kept out of gameplay until further notice, which isn’t good news for the rookie. The surgeon who performed his operation is no stranger to NBA injuries; he has also done similar operations to Kevin Durant and Brook Lopez in recent years.

Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to treat a foot ailment. To learn more, contact Dr. Yeon A. Shim of Roselle Podiatry Group. Our doctor will assist you with all of your foot and ankle needs.

When Is Surgery Necessary?

Foot and ankle surgery is generally reserved for cases in which less invasive, conservative procedures have failed to alleviate the problem. Some of the cases in which surgery may be necessary include:

• Removing foot deformities like bunions and bone spurs
• 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 feel free to contact our office located in Roselle, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.