Osteotomy Foot Treatment in India
About Osteotomy Foot
Key Highlights
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Corrects underlying bone deformity for a lasting solution.Tailored to the unique needs of a child's growing skeleton.Improves foot alignment, gait, and overall function.Can alleviate chronic pain and prevent future joint arthritis.Often allows for a return to normal activities and sports.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, painful, or progressive flatfoot (pes planus) not responsive to conservative care.
- High arch foot (pes cavus) causing instability, pain, or recurrent ankle sprains.
- Juvenile or adolescent bunion (hallux valgus) with significant deformity.
- Metatarsus adductus or other rotational deformities persisting beyond early childhood.
- Foot deformities secondary to neurological conditions like cerebral palsy.
- Malunion (improper healing) of a previous foot fracture.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including physical exam, gait analysis, and weight-bearing X-rays.
- Discussion of surgical goals, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes with the family.
- Pre-operative blood tests and a general health check to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Instructions on fasting (no food or drink) for a specified period before surgery.
- Planning for post-surgery needs at home, such as crutches, a wheelchair, or a knee scooter.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury, potentially leading to numbness or circulation issues.
- Delayed bone healing or non-union (failure of the bone to heal).
- Stiffness in the foot or ankle joints.
- Recurrence of the deformity or under/over-correction.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), though rare in children.
- Need for additional surgery in the future.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period in a non-weight-bearing cast or splint to protect the healing bones.
- Strict elevation of the foot to minimize swelling and pain for the first 1-2 weeks.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Transition to a walking boot after 4-8 weeks, followed by gradual weight-bearing as guided by the surgeon.
- Physical therapy to restore strength, flexibility, and normal gait once healing is sufficient.
- Regular follow-up visits for X-rays to monitor bone healing and alignment.
- Full recovery and return to sports may take 4-6 months or longer.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
8-12 weeks for initial bone healing; 4-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering osteotomy foot in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for osteotomy foot compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 80 Thousand – 250 Thousand | 1-3 days | ~ 8-12 weeks for initial bone healing; 4-6 months for full functional recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 280 Thousand – 875 Thousand | 1-3 days | ~ 8-12 weeks for initial bone healing; 4-6 months for full functional recovery | Know More |
Sara Kumar is a cheerful 8-year-old...
Sara Kumar is a cheerful 8-year-old girl from a close-knit family. She loves dancing, especially Bollywood routines with her cousins. For the past two years, her parents noticed her right foot turning inward more noticeably when she walked or ran, causing her to trip frequently and struggle to keep up in dance class. She often complained of foot and ankle pain after activities. After consultations, she was diagnosed with a progressive adolescent bunion (hallux valgus) combined with metatarsus adductus, a residual childhood condition. Her pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Evans, explained that a distal metatarsal osteotomy was necessary to realign the bones and prevent worsening deformity and arthritis. Sara was nervous about surgery and missing dance, but the care team used dolls and drawings to explain the process. After the outpatient procedure, she spent 6 weeks in a cast, using a knee scooter to stay mobile. She then transitioned to a boot and began physical therapy. A year later, Sara's foot is straight, pain-free, and she's back to dancing with renewed confidence. Her emotional journey moved from frustration and fear about her changing foot to relief and joy at regaining her active life.
Pediatric Orthopedics for Osteotomy Foot
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform osteotomy foot and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata