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Procedures · 10 explainedHand and Upper Extremity Procedures
Ten hand, wrist and elbow procedures, many of them under thirty minutes and some performed wide awake in the office. 
Procedures · 8 explainedFoot and Ankle Procedures
Eight foot and ankle procedures from bunion correction to total ankle replacement, by a Harborview-trained surgeon. 
Foot and AnkleBunion Surgery
Realigning the big toe joint by cutting and shifting the metatarsal bone, including minimally invasive techniques, so shoes fit and walking stops hurting. 
Foot and AnkleAnkle Fracture Repair
Realigning a broken ankle and fixing it with plates and screws so the joint heals congruent and stable. 
Foot and AnkleTotal Ankle Replacement
Replacing the worn ankle joint surfaces with metal and polyethylene components to relieve arthritis pain while preserving motion, as an alternative to fusion. 
Foot and AnkleAchilles Tendon Repair
Reattaching or stitching together a ruptured Achilles tendon, through a small incision, so it heals at the right length and strength returns. Foot and AnkleAnkle Arthroscopy
Camera-guided ankle surgery through small incisions for cartilage lesions, bone spurs, loose bodies, impingement and ligament stabilization. Foot and AnklePlantar Fasciitis Treatment
A staged plan for heel pain: stretching, footwear and night splints first, then injections or shockwave, with surgical release reserved for the rare case that fails everything. Foot and AnkleForefoot and Toe Correction
Correcting hammertoes, claw toes, crossover toes and painful forefoot deformities so the toes lie flat and shoes stop rubbing. Foot and AnkleDiabetic Foot Care
Prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems: ulcers, infection, Charcot joint collapse and deformity, from offloading and wound care through reconstructive surgery. 
