The division of Foot and Ankle surgery at CU Orthopaedics offers full service foot and ankle service from ankle sprain to total ankle replacement. We offer a full range of on-site service including digital radiography, MRI, and casting. Our orthopaedic surgeon is fellowship trained in foot and ankle service and our orthopaedic clinical staff is here to ensure a pleasant and professional office experience.

Osteotomies: An osteotomy is performed to remove any bone and to correct the placement of that bone; the surgeon can use an allograft (bone from a donor) or an autograft (bone from the patient), if needed.

Transfer/Transplant of tendons: This surgery is performed to correct deformities of the foot or to fix ruptured a tendon. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, with no overnight stay required in the hospital.

Tibia/Fibia arthrodesis: Defined as fusion of the distal portion of the ankle bones. Surgery is performed to restore ankle function as a result of degenerative diseases of the ankle, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The procedure is performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Patients are generally hospitalized for 1 to 4 days. Post-operatively, there can be no weight-bearing on the fused ankle for six to eight weeks depending on healing. At six to eight weeks you may begin to bear some weight on the fused ankle in a boot cast. Between 3-6 months you may be able to resume normal activity.

Total Ankle Replacement: This procedure replaces the ankle joint with an implant and an alternative to Tibia/Fibia arthrodesis. Surgery is performed to restore ankle function as a result of degenerative diseases of the ankle, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The procedure is performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Patients are generally hospitalized for 1 to 4 days. A period of physical therapy is often required after ankle replacement. Within two weeks of surgery, you can wear a cast boot and start to put weight on the new joint. Around two months post-op, you can slowly begin to not use the boot and around 4-6 months you can resume normal activity.