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Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens was incapable of partaking in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a result of a foot injury and fever. The prior linebacker suffered a swollen foot, according to TackleKili. “In the end, Ray’s decision was to let the team move on without him, rather than hold them back or put him in a position where an injury which requires surgery could become even more complicated,” TackleKili stated. Lewis is now in Tanzania where he is raising consciousness for clean water in East Africa.
It is important to carefully consider all treatment options before choosing a surgical treatment. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and are considering surgery, you should seea podiatrist like Dr. Henry Slomowitz of New Jersey. With Dr. Slomowitz’s help, your injury can be evaluated properly and the right treatment options can be provided for you.
When is Foot Surgery Needed?
Foot surgery is usually required in events where regular therapy has proven to be ineffective. Surgeons often use foot surgery as a last resort because of its invasive nature. In many cases physical therapy, medication, rest, exercise, and casts can help to heal a foot injury.
However, sometimes you may need to have surgery done without ever having an injury. Foot surgery can correct a birth defect or deformity or be used for reconstructive purposes. Foot surgery is designed to improve the quality of your feet and to help you return to your daily life.
In extreme cases where the foot cannot be saved, or is beyond repair and is hinders the health of nearby parts of the body, amputation may be a necessary. However the main goal is to save the feet, making such options a last resort.
If you have any questions, please contact our offices in Paterson and Paramus, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
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