Oct 22, 2021 | Podiatry
Ankle Fusion Ankle fusion, also known as ankle arthrodesis, is a type of surgery performed by Forrest City Medical Center’s podiatrist. If you have degenerative arthritis in your ankle, normally as a result of an ankle fracture, or a severe deformity of your ankle,...
Sep 15, 2021 | Podiatry
Bunionectomy At Forrest City Medical Center, we know how much bunions can hurt. Even putting on shoes can become difficult, let alone walking comfortably or doing the things you love. We specialize in bunion surgery (bunionectomy), an outpatient procedure to relieve...
Oct 22, 2021 | Podiatry
External Fixation Surgery External fixation is a device used by Forrest City Medical Center podiatrists to immobilize feet or ankles while healing. Benefits of this surgery are early weight bearing on the surgical foot and faster bone healing. The device also gives...
Sep 16, 2021 | Podiatry
Hammertoe When you’re dealing with hammertoe, every step can hurt. The condition, in which the toe becomes abnormally bent, can also affect your balance and lead to other foot problems without proper care. At Forrest City Medical Center, we can help you find relief....
Oct 22, 2021 | Podiatry
Limb Preservation If you have a wound related to vascular disease or diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot foot, or deep vein thrombosis, you need the support of a multidisciplinary team that can help reduce the chance of serious complications – including amputation. The team...