When is foot surgery the right choice?

A: Surgery should always be the treatment of last resort after more conservative methods of treatment are attempted and fail. There are times, however when I recommend surgery early in the treatment.

If a foot condition makes wearing a shoe impossible or too painful, there is little that can be done outside of surgery to correct such a problem. Other times patients visit my Houston practice and already have exhausted the conservative options and proceeding with surgery is appropriate.

Most importantly, don't let the fear of surgery stop you from pursuing relief from your foot pain. In most cases, there are plenty of treatments that will be effective before surgery is ever entertained.

Tanglewood Foot Specialists

1011 Augusta Dr. Suite 202

Houston, TX 77057

713-785-7881

Houston foot & ankle specialist Dr. Andrew Schneider offers sports podiatry, diabetic foot care, and treatment and surgery of all foot and ankle problems to residents of Houston Texas and surrounding areas. Contact us today for an immediate appointment.