Surgery

Foot and Ankle Surgery in Algonquin, IL

At Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois (FASI), surgery is usually not the first step. We start with conservative care, such as custom orthotics, whenever it makes sense.

When a problem doesn’t improve with that care, or an injury needs repair, our surgeons can help. We’ll explain your options in plain language so you can decide what’s right for you.

Meet our foot and ankle surgeons

Both of our surgeons are board-certified foot surgeons and Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS).

Dr. Zehra Hyderi, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Dr. Hyderi earned her medical degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed medical and surgical residency training at Hines VA Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, and College Hospital Costa Mesa. She also trains physicians and podiatrists across the country in advanced foot and ankle techniques. Read more about Dr. Hyderi.

Dr. Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Dr. Klein is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three-year surgical residency and a fellowship in rearfoot and ankle reconstructive surgery, and she has more than ten years of surgical experience. She also serves on the faculty of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. Read more about Dr. Klein.

Surgical procedures at FASI

Bunion surgery, including Lapiplasty

Bunion surgery realigns the bones of the big toe to correct the deformity and relieve pain. Depending on your foot, that can mean cutting and shifting the bone or fusing a joint. Both of our surgeons perform Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®, which corrects the bone in three dimensions and stabilizes the unstable joint at its base.

Hammertoe surgery

A hammertoe bends at one or both of its joints. When the toe becomes stiff and painful, or a sore develops, surgery can straighten it. A flexible toe may only need a tendon lengthened or moved. A stiff toe may need a small piece of bone removed and the joint fused.

Flat foot reconstruction

The most common type of flatfoot in adults happens when the posterior tibial tendon, which helps support the arch, weakens. Orthotics and bracing come first. If pain doesn’t improve after several months of care, surgery may be the next step. Depending on how flexible the foot is, reconstruction may repair or transfer a tendon, cut and shift a bone, or fuse joints.

Achilles and tendon injuries

A torn Achilles tendon can be treated with or without surgery, depending on how severe the tear is, your health, and your activity level. Surgery repairs the tendon and often improves push-off strength. We also treat other tendon injuries of the foot and ankle.

Ankle fractures

Many stable ankle fractures heal in a cast or walking boot. When a fracture leaves the ankle joint unstable or out of place, surgery is often needed. The surgeon puts the bones back in position and holds them with plates and screws while they heal.

Ankle arthroscopy

Arthroscopy lets your surgeon see inside the ankle joint through small incisions with a tiny camera. The surgeon can then treat problems such as bone spurs or loose pieces of bone or cartilage. It’s generally easier on the patient than open surgery.

In the office or at the hospital

Some procedures are done right here in our Algonquin office, and others at the hospital, depending on the procedure. Either way, your surgeon will guide you from your first exam through your pre-op visit and follow-up care.

What to expect for recovery

Recovery depends on the procedure and on you. Before surgery, your surgeon will explain when you can put weight on your foot and whether you’ll need a boot or surgical shoe. You’ll also know when to expect to get back to work and exercise.

Talk with a FASI surgeon

If foot or ankle pain is holding you back, call our Algonquin office at (847) 854-8000 or book your visit online. You’ll find us at 2430 Esplanade Dr, Suite A, Algonquin, IL 60102.