Foot & Ankle Care in Bhubaneswar

A flat-looking foot is not necessarily a problem. Treatment becomes important when the foot is painful, progressively changing shape or affecting walking and activity.

Assessment may include examination of the entire lower limb and weight-bearing X-rays. Depending on the stage and flexibility of the deformity, treatment may range from footwear and orthoses to reconstructive procedures or fusion surgery.

A bunion is a deformity involving the great toe and the first metatarsal. It can cause difficulty with footwear, pain around the prominence, pressure on neighbouring toes and problems with walking.

Not every bunion requires surgery. When symptoms persist despite appropriate non-operative measures, the surgical procedure is selected according to the pattern and severity of the deformity rather than simply its appearance.

Ankle arthritis can develop following previous injuries, fractures, inflammatory disease or, less commonly, without an obvious preceding cause.

Pain, stiffness and reduced walking tolerance are common symptoms. Treatment ranges from activity modification and rehabilitation to injections or surgery in selected patients. When arthritis becomes advanced, ankle replacement and ankle fusion are among the surgical options that may be considered.

Repeated ankle sprains can sometimes lead to persistent instability.

Patients may describe the ankle as "giving way", particularly on uneven ground or during sports. A careful examination helps determine whether the problem is primarily ligamentous instability, functional weakness or another associated condition.

Treatment may involve rehabilitation and bracing. Ligament reconstruction can be considered in selected patients with persistent mechanical instability.

The Achilles tendon is exposed to substantial loads during walking, running and jumping.

Problems may occur in the middle portion of the tendon, near its attachment to the heel, or as a complete rupture. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the problem and may involve structured rehabilitation or surgery in selected cases.

Sports-related foot and ankle problems include ligament injuries, tendon disorders, stress fractures, osteochondral injuries and recurrent instability.

The aim is not simply to control pain but to identify the underlying problem and develop a safe pathway back to activity.

Fractures involving the ankle, talus, calcaneum, metatarsals and other bones of the foot can vary considerably in severity.

The treatment decision depends on factors such as fracture pattern, displacement, joint involvement, soft-tissue condition, stability and the patient's overall health.

Some fractures can be treated without surgery, while unstable or displaced injuries may require fixation.