Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery of the Ankle and Foot

Sports traumatology / Fracture sequelae / Osteoarthritis

We provide comprehensive care for traumatic, arthritic, and sequelae-related pathologies of the ankle and foot (deformities, inflammation, etc.), favoring arthroscopic, percutaneous, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, which allow for tissue preservation and improved quality of postoperative recovery.

Surgical interventions of the ankle

We manage all ankle pathologies with the following specialties:Ankle soft tissue surgery

Syndesmosis operation
Chondropathy operation
Ankle ligament operation
Ankle arthroscopy
Ankle ligamentoplasty

Surgical interventions of the foot

We manage all foot pathologies (forefoot and hindfoot) with the following specialties:

Foot fractures
Calcaneus fracture
Quintus varus surgery
Ledderhose disease surgery
Hallux rigidus surgery
Hallux valgus surgery Plantar
aponeurosis surgery
Foot surgeries
Foot dorsiflexor and foot exostosis surgery
Calcaneal spur surgery
Foot arthrodeses
Neurectomy and osteotomies

Our orthopedic surgeons

Dr Martin Schramm

Orthopedic Surgeon – Nice

Ankle and Foot Surgery

Member of the following scientific societies:
French Society of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery (SOFCOT)
French Association of Foot Surgery (AFCP) European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery (EFAS)
French Arthroscopy Society (SFA)
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)

Dr Michel Maestro Orthopedic Surgeon – Monaco

Ankle and Foot Surgery

Member of the following scientific societies:
French Society of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery (SOFCOT)
French Association of Foot Surgery (AFCP)
European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgery (EFAS)
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Training surgeon for the University Diploma (D.U.) in Foot and Ankle
Surgery Regarded as the leading foot surgeon in France
Former President of the French Association of Foot Surgery (2008–2010)
Former Associate Researcher at the I.S.M. Étienne Jules Marey Institute (Marseille)

Need a surgical opinion ?

We are offering you a teleconsultation via Doctolib.
We advise you to upload your medical records/test results on the application before our appointment.

Hallux rigidus

Hallux rigidus corresponds to osteoarthritis of the great toe. When cartilaginous lesions are too extensive to preserve the joint, an arthroplasty may be proposed.

Pyrocarbon metatarsophalangeal prosthesis

The spherical pyrocarbon metatarsophalangeal prosthesis allows preservation of the residual mobility of the metatarsophalangeal joint. It spares the adjacent joints, facilitates the wearing of heeled shoes for women, and the practice of sports requiring this articular mobility.

Unlike other metatarsophalangeal prostheses, the spherical pyrocarbon implant does not seek bony integration, known as osseointegration. Its modulus of elasticity is close to that of cortical bone, and its sphericity allows a harmonious distribution of stresses on the bone.

We use this implant as an alternative to arthrodesis.

Hallux Valgus

Hallux valgus, or bunion, corresponds to an instability of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe. It causes pain and difficulty with footwear fitting. We are the designers of an implant, together with Dr. Pietro Spennacchio, for the surgical correction of hallux valgus.

We are the designers of an implant, the Centrolock.

This implant allows for achieving very significant corrections, limiting associated phalangeal corrections, and reducing the risk of secondary displacement and therefore recurrence, particularly in cases of porotic, fragile bone.

We do not perform surgical correction of hallux valgus for cosmetic purposes or for preventive purposes.

The decision to undergo surgery is yours; it depends on your pain and your disability.

The goal of the procedure is to achieve a stable, painless, and functional forefoot.

Surgery of sequelae deformities of the foot

Our surgical activity represents approximately 40% revision surgery, meaning patients who have already undergone surgery when we see them in consultation.

The objective of surgical treatment is not the same depending on the patient. There may also be a discrepancy between patients' expectations and what surgical treatment can provide.

In some cases, the functional outcomes achieved do not meet the patients' expectations.

If surgical treatment has resulted in functional improvement and pain relief, a disability may still persist. In that case, if we believe we can provide you with a functional benefit, we will offer you a so-called revision procedure.

If surgical treatment has not yielded a satisfactory result, and you consider yourself still disabled, functional improvement will likely require revision surgery.

Ankle Arthroscopy

We routinely perform our procedures under arthroscopy, that is, using a camera and instrumentation introduced through skin incisions of approximately 5 mm.

The main procedures performed under arthroscopy are:

Ligamentoplasties.
Treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talar dome, known as OLDT (Osteochondral Lesions of the Dome of the Talus).
Posterior impingement of the Haglund type.
Ankle and hindfoot arthrodeses.
Joint explorations allowing the treatment of associated lesions in cases of ankle fracture.

Total Ankle Replacement

We perform total ankle replacements in cases of ankle osteoarthritis when the joint cannot be preserved, and in cases of joint deterioration associated with chronic inflammatory diseases.

Prosthetic replacement of the ankle allows preservation of residual mobility, thereby sparing the hindfoot and midfoot joints. Maintaining this mobility can be important for the practice of certain sports such as skiing or hiking.

It is not always possible or advisable to offer an ankle replacement; the alternative is then arthrodesis, which involves fusing the ankle joint. Arthrodesis can be performed arthroscopically, allowing for reduced tissue dissection, decreased postoperative pain, and improved bone fusion.

Need a foot specialist?

The Foot Clinic is a facility specialized in orthopedic and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle. Our foot specialists use arthroscopic, percutaneous, and minimally invasive surgical techniques to manage the various conditions your foot may suffer from, particularly hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, and sequelae deformities. We are also available if you need ankle arthroscopy, a total ankle replacement, or simply wish to benefit from surgery for ankle and hindfoot fracture sequelae.

We offer surgical and medical solutions, using methods that respect the foot's tissues while facilitating postoperative recovery. Do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle conditions requiring surgical intervention. You may also request a teleconsultation so that our foot specialist can conduct a remote assessment and suggest various options based on your situation, for personalized care.

We also provide postoperative care follow-up, to facilitate your recovery and rehabilitation after surgery. Do not hesitate to reach out to us, whether your problems are related to osteoarthritis, fracture sequelae, or sports traumatology.