What does a foot and ankle surgeon do?

A foot and ankle surgeon treats a wide spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, including common to complex disorders and injuries that affect people of all ages.

What are the typical symptoms of a foot and ankle injury?

Typical symptoms include Pain, Swelling and the ankle area will feel warm to the touch with tendinitis, Weakness or instability of the foot and ankle.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the foot and ankle surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

How bad is the pain after ankle surgery?

For most foot and ankle operations, tenderness and swelling can take 3-4 months to resolve, while for more complicated procedures, the recovery may take a full year.

How long does it take to walk again after ankle surgery?

After ankle surgery you'll probably need to be non-weight bearing for at least six weeks. Most people use crutches after ankle surgery but other mobility devices to consider include a knee scooter and hands-free crutch.

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About Prof. Bom Soo Kim

Prof. Bom Soo Kim has been a Foot and Ankle surgeon for +14 years.
Prof. Kim graduated from Yonsei University in 2003 and in 2008 completed his Master's education.
For a year between 2014-15, he offered training at the University of Pennsylvania.
Prof. Kim is a leading surgeon of foot and ankle surgeries and other conditions such as, Achilles tendon rupture, ankle arthritis and fractures, instability, sprain, bunion and cavovarus foot deformity.
He has co-authored several papers for reputed journals where he has evaluated and analysed various aspects of the surgery.