Best Podiatric Surgeons in Hyderabad

A podiatric surgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgical procedures for the treatment of medical problems and diseases affecting the feet.

A podiatric surgeon near you received 5 1/2 years of training in MBBS followed by 3 years of training in MS/DNB General Surgery, followed by additional fellowships in foot or podiatric surgery such as diabetic foot surgery etc.

The consultation fees of a podiatric surgeon would range between Rs 600 - Rs 1500 or more depending on their professional experience, and locations of practice. 

During a consultation with a podiatric surgeon, the doctor would firstly inquire about the symptoms and problem currently being faced, and review any previous investigations and reports. This would be followed by a physical examination of the affected foot to assess the problem. Additional investigations if required would be advised, and a treatment/management plan would be devised and discussed based on the diagnosis established. 

After a foot surgery, follow up consultations with a podiatric surgeon near you would usually be 1-2 weeks after the procedure. Further consultations may be then be done in intervals of 2-3 months. These consultations would be in addition to the consultations with a podiatrist who will help with the proper advise and therapy to recover strength and function after the surgery. 

According to the best podiatric surgeons in Hyderabad, common conditions that are seen and treated by foot and ankle surgery include bunions, foot or ankle infections, hammertoes, foot and ankle fractures, diabetic foot and complications, congenital foot deformities, plantar fascitis, etc. 

Some investigations that may be advised before foot and ankle surgery include blood tests including blood sugar levels, liver and renal function tests, urine tests, and imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI scans. 

Some common procedures that are done by a foot and ankle surgeon near you include foot and ankle fracture reduction and fixation, bunionectomy, hammertoe repair, ligament and tendon repair, heel spur surgery, metatarsal and tarsal surgeries, nerve block for chronic pain in the foot, diabetic foot surgery for debridement, etc. 

Some common complications after foot and ankle surgery include pain, infections, bleeding, scar tissue formation, loss or limitation of motion, recurrence of the condition, deep vein thrombosis, etc. 

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