Surgery is not considered a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But a doctor may suggest a joint repair or replacement procedure if you have significant joint damage that interferes ...

Flat foot surgery aims to restore the arch at the base of the foot. Surgery may involve cutting bones, replacing tendons, or strengthening ligaments. An individual with flat feet has either no arch on ...

Several different surgical procedures can be used to treat plantar fasciitis. The condition is caused by inflammation or degeneration of the ligament that connects the heel to the toes, and can cause ...

The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outer edge of the foot that connects to your smallest toe, sometimes called the pinky toe. You have five metatarsals in your foot. Each metatarsal connects ...

Most people who have had major foot surgery are able to return to the activities they enjoy, but it may take a long time, new research suggests. The study included 82 adult patients who had surgery to ...

Plantar fasciitis surgery detaches the fascia from the heel bone. This relieves tension built-up from damage to the muscle. People can usually bear weight on the foot within 2–3 weeks of the procedure ...