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Great Toe Pain Slow You Down By Dr. Warren Windram, D.P.M. Foot & Ankle Surgeon
D
oes your big toe joint hurt? Does Motion cause you pain and discomfort? This might be a form of arthritis called Hallux rigidus, which is actually a form of degenerative arthritis in the big toe (first metatarsal phalangeal joint). Sometimes this progresses to the point where surgery is the only way to eliminate or reduce the pain associated with this condition. The goal of hallux rigidus surgery is to reduce pain, improve function and decrease deformity to enable the patient to resume normal activities. Various types of surgery are available to treat hallux rigidus. In selecting the procedure or combination of procedures for your particular case, your surgeon has taken into consideration the extent of your deformity based on x-ray findings, your age, your activity level, and other factors. One common procedure that is proven to eliminate pain at the joint and the limita-
tion which it puts on daily activities is an arthrodesis or as commonly called, a joint fusion. During this procedure the surgeon makes an incision at the top of the joint of the big toe and then removes bone spurs (bony growths) that are present, removes the cartilage in the joint and completely reshapes the joint itself. They then realign the joint to a corrected position and insert fixation hardware to secure the joint to allow for fusion. The incision is then closed with a plastic type technique to reduce scar formation, leaving an excellent cosmetic result. The patient is then placed in a splint and recovery begins. Recovery from these procedures generally takes 6 to 12 weeks. During a portion of this period, weight bearing on the operative foot will be gradually permitted.
⊲ Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replace-
ment surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation, FL 33324
ACCEPTING: MEDICARE •BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD • UHC • CIGNA • AETNA • AV MED • AMBETTER • TRICARE WORKERS COMP • ACCIDENTS/LOPS • SIMPLY • STAYWELL • SUNSHINE • BETTER HEALTH • OSCAR • MEMORIAL PHO
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine
FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OPEN DAILY FOR SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS & TELEMEDICINE DURING THE COVID19 CRISIS
PEDIATRICS
• Flat feet • High Arches • Fractures • Growing Pains • Warts
• Toe Walkers • In Toe • Out Toe • Limping • Ingrown Nail
FRACTURES Why go to an Emergency Room? All Foot, Ankle, and Leg Fractures in Children and Adults! FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS Total Joint Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fusions, Joint Realignment
CARTILAGE INJURIES Microfractures, Cartilage Transplants, Osteochondral Grafting RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG SURGERY Flat Foot, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ligament Repair, Achilles Tendon Tears, Arthritis Surgery SPORTS MEDICINE Tendon and Ligament injuries, Heel Pain, Shockwave Therapy, PRP & Stem Cell Injections, Arthroscopy and Tendoscopy, Shin Splints, Compartment Syndrome
SERVING OUR PATIENTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Dr. Warren Windram, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. John Goodner, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. Robert Sheinberg, D.P.M. - In Loving Memory -
Dr. Carlo Messina, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
WESTON
PEMBROKE PINES
954-389-5900
954-430-9901
1600 Town Center Blvd.
17842 NW 2nd St.
Dr. Michael Cohen, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
PLANTATION
220 S.W. 84th Ave., #102
954-720-1530 SATURDAY HOURS
Make Your Appointment Online at www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com
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IMEs • Personal Injury • Worker’s Compensation Most HMOs/PPOs • All Foot Ankle & Leg Emergencies Same Day Appointments • Saturday Appointments Early Morning & Evening Appointments
SELF PAY RATES (Procedure cost is in addition to office visit.) New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Surgery Consult . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Injections . . . . . . . . . .$75 per shot Casts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 Follow Up Visit . . . . . . . . $50-$100 Orthotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Ingrown Nail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 X-Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per area PRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600 Shockwave (3 sessions) . . . . $500 Laceration Repair . . . . . . . . . $250 Wound Care . . . . . . . . . . .$75-$125 (FOR CHRONIC HEEL PAIN & TENDONITIS)
SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES (Self Pay Rates Do Not Apply To This Practice Below)
Dr. Al DeSimone, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
Dr. Fernando Moya, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
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Dr. David Shenassa, M.D. Board Qualified HAND & WRIST SURGEON
Dr. Alexander Bertot, M.D. Board Certified SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST
Dr. Franz Jones, D.O. Board Certified SPINE SPECIALIST
