Tarsoplasty

Tarzoplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct the shape and size of the feet and to correct various problems associated with the feet.

Typically, this type of surgery is used in cases of flat feet, foot deformity or hallux valgus. Tarzoplasty can be performed in one to three sessions, one session per month, usually rehabilitation takes 3-4 weeks. Before the procedure, the doctor conducts a diagnosis, which allows you to determine the condition of the feet and identify possible contraindications. Tarzoplasty is rarely prescribed due to its high morbidity; the risks of complications are important. Also, with a long period of rehabilitation, the patient’s risk of infections and inflammation may increase, and the risk of osteomyelitis - tuberculosis of the feet - also increases. As a result, the prognosis after surgery is not always favorable, since there is a risk of an aseptic necrotic form of osteomyelitis. During the procedure, excess skin and soft tissue are removed. Sometimes certain parts of the foot are lengthened or excised to achieve the desired result. Often this operation is combined with other procedures, such as increasing the length of the fingers, removing calluses, etc. The procedure lasts about 1-2 hours and the patient is under anesthesia throughout the operation. Most patients feel well after surgery and can return to their normal activities within a few days.