The members of the Foot and Ankle Service perform over 2000 surgeries each year.

HSS is collaborating with the following healthcare organizations to bring world-class musculoskeletal care to patients in South Florida. 

• HSS at NCH
• UHealth HSS Orthopedics

What We Treat

Learning about your condition and treatment options can help your care and recovery.

The foot and ankle joint is comprised of multiple bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles that work together to help you move. An inbalance, injury or disorder could cause pain and problems with other areas of the lower body, including your knees and hips. Our foot and ankle surgeons and physicians are specialized in diagnosing and treating both common and complex issues. Learn more about some of the most common injuries and disorders we treat. 

• Foot Conditions
• Ankle Conditions

Specialized Centers

• Total Ankle Replacement Center - a comprehensive, specialized center for one of the most complex procedures of the foot and ankle.

Preparing for Surgery

At Hospital for Special Surgery, we believe that patient and family education is a critical component of providing excellent patient care. We designed this booklet to help guide you and your family through the journey from the pre- to post-surgical phases of care.

Explore the interactive version above or download the PDF by clicking the downward arrow located in the upper left hand corner.

Other Resources

• New Patient Registration Form (PDF)
• Foot & Ankle Registry Preoperative Questionnaire

Rehabilitation

• Left Foot/Ankle Surgery and Rehabilitation Guide
• Right Foot/Ankle Surgery and Rehabilitation Guide
• Find a Therapy Provider

For Medical Students and Professionals

Investigating new techniques to improve outcomes.

Foot and Ankle Fellowship

The Foot and Ankle Fellowship at HSS has a formal curriculum that runs throughout the year. Fellows are expected to lead and participate in weekly academic conferences with subject matters that include case presentations, patient presentations, journal club, and grand rounds. Fellows will participate in operative and non-operative aspects of all adult foot and ankle care.

Research

Research is at the core of the mission of HSS.

Our goal is to investigate the delivery of medical care to our patients and then provide them with the highest possible outcomes. This is accomplished by using the latest techniques available. Furthermore, our foot and ankle registry, comprised of over 35,000 patients, allows our department to draw on prior patient experiences to constantly improve the level of care we provide. We are currently conducting many clinical trials in addition to performing basic science research in the laboratory to answer research questions that arise from within HSS as well as from across the globe.

eAcademy

Hundreds of courses for credit and free on-demand videos and live seminars from the No. 1 Hospital for Orthopedics. View our surgical and nonsurgical Foot and Ankle videos and classes here.