We Are Experts in Surgical Foot Care
Utah’s Foot and Ankle Surgeons
At Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle, we are not only podiatrists but also highly trained foot and ankle surgeons who understand optimal performance and the complexity of the lower extremities.
Why Choose RMFA
Our doctors have exceptional training from prestigious schools and respected doctors around the world.
Clinical fellow in surgery at Harvard Medical School
European foot and ankle fellowship in Germany and Austria under Dr. Brian DeYoe
Surgical residency at the Salt Lake Veterans Affairs Hospital
Our specialties include:
Peripheral nerve surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Sports medicine and injuries
Traumatic fractures
Flat foot reconstruction
Bunion and hammertoe correction
Common Foot Surgeries
To remain at the top of the podiatric field, the learning never ends. We continue to study and train in the latest surgical techniques, to provide our patients with the exceptional results they deserve. While treatments and procedures change, the injuries remain the same. Learn more about common foot and ankle injuries, conditions, and surgical treatments below.
Bunion Surgery
If you have tried other treatments and the pain of a bunion interferes with daily activities, it might be time to discuss surgical options. Together with your foot surgeon, you can decide if it is time to reverse the deformity in an effort to eliminate the pain.
Tailor's Bunion
Foot surgery is usually considered when pain continues despite non-surgical, conservative treatments. Surgery for a tailor bunion, or bunionette, consists of removing the bunion, and in most cases, improving the alignment of the little toe by making a cut into the bone to reposition it.
Ankle Fractures
Treatment for ankle fractures depends upon the type and severity of the injury. Immobilization can allow some injuries to heal, but others will require ankle surgery to repair the fracture. If you have a fractured ankle, our ankle surgeon will discuss your options with you in detail.
Hammertoe Surgery
Hammertoe treatment largely depends on the severity of your hammertoe. If your hammertoe has become more rigid, foot surgery will likely be recommended to relieve the pain and discomfort you are experiencing.
Failed Nerve Decompression
Nerve compressions can cause painful tingling. In the lower extremity, the main sites of nerve compression are the tarsal tunnel and the deep and common peroneal nerve. Many undergo surgery to relieve these compressions. Releasing the pressure on the nerve allows the nerve to resume normal and pain-free conduction.
Total Joint Surgery
Replacing the ankle or toe joint with an artificial implant is used to correct worn-out or damaged joints, typically caused by arthritis. Total joint surgery is typically recommended to eliminate pain and swelling when other treatments have been unsuccessful.
Achilles Tendon Repair
The type of ankle surgery performed to repair the tendon, and the technique used, depends on the injury. Treatment can consist of removing any damaged part of the Achilles tendon, stitching a ruptured tendon back together, or even replacing part of the tendon.
Nerve Entrapment
When physical therapy and other conservative treatments for nerve entrapment pain and tingling are unsuccessful, you may need foot surgery for lasting relief. The method used to decompress the nerve depends on the location and cause of the pain, but this foot surgery is typically minimally invasive.
Reconstructive Foot Surgery
Birth defects, certain diseases, and trauma can cause the decreased function of the foot and ankle due to musculoskeletal deformities. Reconstructive surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine, performed to correct the anatomy of the foot and ankle, and provide treatment for various disorders.
Foot Surgery with Rocky Mountain
Foot health is important for athletes and weekend warriors alike. We understand that strong feet are essential for good balance, basic functions, and great performance. If you feel you are in need of surgery for your foot or ankle, request an appointment for a consultation and our surgeons can determine if surgery is right for you.
Our podiatrists and surgeons specialize in the careful diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions. We will get you in quickly and make sure your foot health remains a priority. We’re with you, from your first step into our office to the last step of your healing journey.
