Atlanta Falcons wide receiver and return specialist Devin Hester had surgery for his toe injury. Hester injured his sesamoid bone, preventing him from being able to walk and run properly. Hester will be on recovery for about 3 to 6 months and was placed on “injured reserve with a designation to return.” He says that “it was just a matter of me trying to fight through it...I knew I was hurt. ...After the season, we knew there was a good chance of having the surgery. That’s how it pretty much went.” Hester currently holds the NFL record of 20 touchdown returns, over a span of a 10-year career.

Foot surgery is sometimes necessary to fix a foot ailment. To learn more, consult with one of our podiatrists of University Foot and Ankle Center, L.L.C. Our doctors will attend to all of your podiatric needs.

When Is Surgery Necessary?

Foot and ankle surgery is generally reserved for cases in which less invasive, conservative procedures have failed to help with the problem. Some of the cases in which surgery may be necessary are:

• Removing foot deformities like bone spurs and bunions
• Severe arthritis that has caused bone issues
• Cosmetic reconstruction

What Types of Surgery Are There?

The type of surgery you receive will depend on the nature of the problem you have. Some of the possible surgeries include:

• Bunionectomy for painful bunions
• Surgical fusion for realignment of bones
• Neuropathy decompression surgery to treat nerve damage

Benefits of Surgery

Although surgery is usually a last resort, it can provide more complete pain relief compared to non-surgical methods and may allow you to finally resume full activity.

Surgical techniques have also become increasingly sophisticated. Techniques like endoscopic surgery allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in East Brunswick and Monroe Township, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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