Restore comfort and stability when chronic rearfoot pain, swelling, deformity, difficulty walking, or persistent instability limits your life. At Premier Foot & Ankle Center, we offer compassionate, patient-centered care to address complex rearfoot conditions and help you restore mobility.
Correct Complex Foot Deformities
Rearfoot surgery is a category of procedures used to treat conditions affecting the back portion of the foot, including the heel, hindfoot joints, tendons, and surrounding structures. It may be recommended for severe arthritis, deformities, chronic instability, tendon injuries, fractures, or conditions that have not improved with conservative care. Depending on your needs, surgery may involve repairing tendons, realigning bones, correcting deformities, or fusing joints.
Conditions Requiring Rearfoot Surgery
Rearfoot surgery may be recommended when pain, instability, deformity, or loss of function affects the structures at the back of your foot and ankle. Common conditions that may require surgery include:
- Advanced hindfoot or subtalar joint arthritis
- Severe flatfoot deformity with tendon dysfunction
- Chronic ankle or hindfoot instability
- Achilles tendon tears or significant degeneration
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- Calcaneal (heel bone) fractures
- Severe heel deformities affecting alignment
- Tarsal coalition causing persistent pain and stiffness
- Nonhealing fractures or malunions of the hindfoot
- Progressive deformities not responding to conservative care
Why Choose Premier Foot & Ankle Center?
Premier Foot & Ankle Center is a trusted destination for foot and ankle care, combining compassionate treatment with surgical expertise. Our team carefully evaluates every condition to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on relieving pain and restoring mobility. Drs. Robert Grondin and Suzanne Grondin are board-certified in foot surgery by the ABFAS, while Dr. Rahul Mishra completed his surgical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
Your Rearfoot Surgery Experience
Your experience begins with a physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI. Once the source of your pain or deformity is identified, your surgeon develops a surgical plan. Depending on your condition, the procedure may involve repairing damaged tendons, removing arthritic joint surfaces, realigning bones through carefully planned cuts, correcting deformities, or stabilizing joints with screws, plates, or other fixation devices.
During surgery, precise techniques are used to restore proper alignment and improve the mechanics of your foot and ankle. Afterward, you may wear a splint, cast, or walking boot while the area heals. Follow-up visits allow your surgeon to monitor recovery, and physical therapy may be recommended to help you regain strength, flexibility, balance, and function.
FAQs
Will I Need to Stay Off My Foot After Surgery?
Yes. Depending on the procedure performed, you may need to avoid putting weight on your foot for several weeks to allow proper healing.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Recovery varies based on the complexity of your surgery. Many patients begin transitioning back to normal activities within a few months, though complete healing can take longer.
Will Rearfoot Surgery Relieve My Pain?
The goal of surgery is to reduce pain, improve stability, and restore function. Your surgeon will discuss realistic expectations based on your specific condition.
Will I Need Physical Therapy?
Many patients benefit from physical therapy to rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and restore balance after surgery.
Are There Non-surgical Alternatives?
Whenever appropriate, your provider may recommend orthotics, bracing, activity modifications, medications, injections, or physical therapy before considering surgery.
Schedule Your In-office Visit for Rearfoot Surgery
Persistent rearfoot pain, instability, or deformity can make every step more difficult. Our experienced team at Premier Foot & Ankle Center provides personalized treatment plans to restore comfort, function, and mobility. Visit our Worcester or Whitinsville office to learn whether rearfoot surgery is right for you and take the next step toward lasting relief.
