Conditions & surgery

What Dr. Nafal treats

From a stubborn heel to a foot that needs to be rebuilt. If you're not sure where your problem fits, call and we'll help.

Complex foot & ankle surgery

Charcot footWhen the bones of the foot weaken and collapse, often with diabetes or nerve damage.
Limb salvage & diabetic woundsCare for foot ulcers, infections and wounds that won't heal, to help save the foot.
Broken bones & serious injuriesAnkle and foot fractures, including injuries that need plates and screws.
Ankle & flatfoot reconstructionFixing ankle arthritis, a collapsed arch or an ankle that keeps giving way.
Achilles tendon problemsPain, tears and the bump at the back of the heel (Haglund's deformity).
Ankle arthritis & ankle replacementTotal ankle replacement or fusion for a worn-out, painful ankle.
Failed surgery & bones that didn't healRevision surgery for nonunions, crooked healing and failed hardware.
Ankle arthroscopy & cartilage injuriesSmall-incision scope surgery for cartilage damage and bone spurs.
High arches & tendon transfersRebalancing a high-arched foot that rolls or causes pain.

Everyday foot problems

Routine foot, skin & nail care

Surgery

When surgery is the right choice

Most foot and ankle problems get better without surgery. When surgery is the best option, Dr. Nafal walks you through what he will do, how long recovery takes and the risks, so you can decide with confidence.

Surgery at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital and McLaren Macomb Hospital.
A clear plan for getting around after surgery, with a walking boot, surgical shoe or knee scooter as needed.
Printed instructions for before and after surgery, so you know what to do at home.

Getting around after surgery · Surgery & home care instructions

Not sure what's wrong?

You don't need to know the name of your problem. Call and tell us what's going on.

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