Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
Foot and ankle orthopedics is a branch of orthopedics that deals with diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle joint.
Service Manager
Prof. Attilio Santucci
Surgeon
Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology
TEAM MEMBERS
Dr. Andrea Stancati
Surgeon
Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology
Dr. Ernesto Damiano Pagano
Surgeon
Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology
Dr. Silvio Giannetti
Surgeon
Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology
CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS
The pathologies affecting this joint are numerous and can originate from traumatic, degenerative, chronic or autoimmune causes. Given the central role of the ankle and foot in movement, pathologies affecting this district are highly disabling for those affected, even in performing only daily activities.
PATHOLOGIES
- Hallux valgus
- Hallux rigidus
- Claw, hammer and mallet fingers
- Bunionette
- Clinodactyly
- Metatarsalgia
- Os trigonum
- Rheumatic foot
- Adult flatfoot (posterior tibial dysfunction)
- Hollow foot
- Neurogenic foot
- Plantar fasciitis
- Post-traumatic deformities
- Arthrosis meso- and retropodal districts
- Achilles tendinopathies
- Calcaneal spur (Haglund)
- Morton's neuroma
TREATMENT
Treatment of foot and ankle disorders involves the use of open techniques, minimally invasive techniques, arthroscopic techniques, and joint replacements using tibiotarsal prostheses.
- Ankle arthroplasty
- Arthrodesis
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Reduction and synthesis of foot and ankle fractures
- Correction of post-traumatic outcomes
- Ligament repair
- Treatment of chondral lesions
- Treatment for impingement
- Os trigonum removal
- Tendon transpositions and endoscopic fasciotomy
- Tibiotarsal prosthesis
For information and bookings
Monday / Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
The Villa Stuart Clinic is affiliated with major insurance companies and supplementary health care funds.
