Once in place, the implant prevents this gap from collapsing (which it isn’t supposed to do anyway), keeping the ankle bone in line with the heel bone. A small implant or stent is simply inserted into a naturally occurring gap between the ankle bone and the heel bone. With an implant procedure, no bones are cut or repositioned and only a small incision is required. Surgical outcomes do tend to be good, but the healing can be slow, you’ll spend a lot of time off your feet, and the procedure is not reversible even in the event that something goes wrong or healing fails to occur. The use of implants is a relatively new way to provide a more stable, longer-lasting, and less invasive realignment for feet and heels that have fallen “out of step” with the rest of the leg.Ī traditional flatfoot reconstruction typically requires large incisions, cutting and repositioning bones (or possibly even bone grafts), transferring tendons, and use of hardware (pins, screws, etc.) to hold the repaired foot together during healing. What Is a Foot Implant and How Can It Fix Flat Feet?
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