For Patients

Scroll below for information about Common Lower Extremity Problems Dr. Aran can help with, surgeries Dr. Aran performs, and post-operative therapy protocol recommendations.

Common Problems

  • Arthritis

    Hip, knee, ankle, and foot arthritis are common and can be debilitating. Treatment ranges from non-operative to operative options. We will discuss your personal goals and wishes and make a treatment plan together.

  • Fractures

    A broken bone can mean many different things. If you have suffered anything from a hip fracture to a foot fracture we are willing to help you on your road to recovery.

  • Deformity

    Bunions, flatfeet, malunions, heel spurs, and Charcot arthropathy can cause deformed feet and legs. The pain can be debilitating. We do everything from bracing and therapy to surgical corrections and reconstructions .

  • Soft tissue problems

    Plantar fasciitiis, achilles tendonitis, achilles tendon ruptures, meniscus tears, tarsal tunnel syndrome, nerve entrapment, foot ulcers, and other tendon pathologies can be painful and debilitatitng. We offer comprehensive treatment options for these issues

Surgeries

 

Hip

 

Anterior and Posterior Hip replacement, Hip fractures, femur fracture fixation, proximal femur fracture fixation

 

Knee

 

Knee replacement, Knee arthroscopy, tibia fracture fixation, tibial plateau fracture fixation, distal femur fracture fixation

 

Foot

 

Bunion reconstruction, flatfoot repair, plantar fasciectomy, hammer toe correction, LisFranc fixation and fusion, midfoot fusions, simple and complex foot fracture repair, subtalar fusions, hallux rigidus cheilectomy vs 1st MTP fusion

 

Ankle

 

Ankle ligament reconstruction (modified brostrum), Achilles tendon repair, Insertional achilles tendon reconstruction, Ankle fracture fixation, Pilon fracture fixation, Ankle replacement, Ankle fusion