Foot & Ankle Surgery

If you suffer a foot or ankle injury, pain, or deformities that affect your mobility, turn to Cascade Foot & Ankle in Nephi and Provo, Utah. Board-certified podiatric surgeon and wound care specialist Jared Clegg, DPM, FACFAS, and his team provide foot and ankle surgery for patients 12 and older in a welcoming, comfortable setting. Schedule an evaluation by phone to determine if you’re a candidate for foot and ankle surgery.

What is foot and ankle surgery?

Foot and ankle surgery at Cascade Foot & Ankle involves cutting-edge technologies and procedures that repair irregularities associated with bothersome symptoms or complications. While the practice suggests conservative treatments whenever possible, the team provides surgery in severe cases of lower extremity damage or when other options haven’t worked.

Am I a candidate for foot and ankle surgery?

The Cascade Foot & Ankle team examines your feet and ankles. They discuss your symptoms and medical history to determine if you’re a candidate for surgery. The practice also offers on-site X-rays, lab work, and other diagnostic tests to select the best treatment based on your needs.

Which foot and ankle surgeries are available?

Cascade Foot & Ankle offers an array of surgical choices that target your condition and lifestyle, including:

Ankle replacement surgery

During ankle replacement, your podiatrist removes damaged or diseased parts of the affected joint and replaces them with artificial parts.

Tendon and ligament repair

Surgical ligament and tendon repair improves the stability of your ankle and foot by repairing full or partial tears.

Bone and joint surgery

Dislocations and fractures can require surgery to fuse bones or use screws and metal plates to repair an injury. You might need surgery to remove bone spurs, repair bunions, fix a hammertoe, or correct additional bone deformities.

Arthroscopic surgery

Arthroscopic surgery uses small incisions to repair foot or ankle tissues with a thin, lighted instrument attached to a camera. Arthroscopic surgery causes less scarring, leading to a shorter recovery, less time spent under anesthesia, and far less blood loss.

How can I optimize recovery after foot and ankle surgery?

Follow all instructions after foot and ankle surgery at Cascade Foot & Ankle. Not doing so can affect your recovery. Take medication as instructed, stay off your feet until given the OK, and ice or elevate the treated foot and ankle if asked to. Eat nutritious foods, get plenty of rest, and avoid smoking.

Follow up with your surgeon as directed to optimize recovery. They could recommend physical therapy to speed healing and regain strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Schedule an evaluation at Cascade Foot & Ankle by phone to determine if foot and ankle surgery is right for you.