Foot and Ankle Surgery in San Angelo
Cutting-Edge Surgery Options, Close to Home
Foot and ankle surgery covers a range of different procedures and treatments performed by a trained orthopedic surgeon that can help reduce pain and restore function in the foot and ankle after an injury or other damage. The structure of the foot and ankle includes a series of interconnected muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments; damage or pain in any of these areas can greatly impact your mobility and quality of life over time.
Our Shannon orthopedic surgeons provide foot and ankle surgery in San Angelo and the surrounding areas. To request a consultation or schedule an appointment, contact us at 325.747.2292.
Foot and Ankle Surgery at Shannon Orthopedics Center
Some common foot and ankle procedures our orthopedic surgeons offer include:
- Customized ankle replacements
- Ankle injuries, fractures and sprains
- Midfoot and hindfoot fusions
- Joint sparing or joint sacrificing procedures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis and ruptures
- Tendon and ligament transfers
- Bunions and hammer toes
- Ankle fusions for post-traumatic and rheumatoid arthritis
- Flat foot and high arch reconstruction
- Lisfranc surgery for midfoot fractures.
Meet Megan Walters, MD – Shannon Orthopedic/Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Megan Walters received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in Coral
Gables, Florida. She earned her medical degree and completed her orthopedic
surgery residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in
Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Walters then completed her fellowship in foot
and ankle surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
She is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Walters specializes in surgeries in conditions of the foot and ankle, including ankle replacements, fractures and sprains, foot and ankle fusions and more. She is currently accepting new patients at her office, located at Shannon Clinic West, 4450 Sunset Drive. To learn more about the foot and ankle procedures listed above or to schedule a consultation, call 325.747.2292.
Shannon Orthopedic Navigator
Our Orthopedic Navigator educates patients about the entire surgical process, including how to prepare for surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay and what to expect after discharge. Our Orthopedic Navigator works directly with Case Managers and your Care Team to ensure you receive the best care before, during and after your foot and ankle surgery.
To contact Shannon's Orthopedic Navigator, call 325.747.8805.
Recovery After Foot and Ankle Surgery
Depending on the procedure your surgeon performed, your recovery time will vary. Your surgeon will provide you with detailed instructions for postoperative care following your procedure. You may have dressings, bandages or splints around the surgery site for a period of time, or you may need to limit your physical activity early in the healing process. Your doctor will let you know how long these limitations last. Other recovery instructions may include:
- Additional inpatient treatment
- Topical or oral prescription medications for pain relief/healing
- Directions for changing any dressings or bandages
- Follow-up appointments to remove any stitches after the site has healed
- Advice and modifications for returning to daily activities
- Sports medicine to return to more rigorous activities
Our Shannon orthopedic surgeons provide foot and ankle surgery in San Angelo and the surrounding areas. To request a consultation or schedule an appointment, contact us at 325.747.2292.