Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Surgical treatment for turf toe is indicated in a specific and well-defined subset of patients those with Grade III complete capsuloligamentous disruption causing persistent joint instability, sesamoid fracture with displacement or non-union, osteochondral defects of the first MTP joint surface, diastasis of a bipartite sesamoid, or complete plantar plate avulsion that cannot heal adequately through conservative means alone. These are structural injuries to the joint’s foundational stabilizing architecture injuries that, when managed conservatively in surgical candidates, result in chronic first MTP instability, hallux rigidus progression, transfer metatarsalgia, and permanent functional limitation that significantly exceeds what a brief surgical recovery would have required. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC surgical team performs MRI-based pre-operative planning for every turf toe surgical candidate mapping the specific structures involved, quantifying sesamoid displacement and cartilage integrity, and selecting the operative technique most appropriate for the individual injury pattern rather than applying a single approach to all Grade III cases.
Turf toe surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under regional anesthesia with same-day discharge, with operative duration of forty-five to ninety minutes depending on the structures requiring repair. Surgical options include primary plantar plate repair and capsuloligamentous reconstruction for complete soft tissue disruption, sesamoid fracture fixation or excision for displaced fractures with non-union potential, and osteochondral defect treatment microfracture, OATS, or scaffold-based cartilage restoration for articular cartilage injuries. Post-operatively, patients are placed in a non-weight-bearing cast for two to four weeks followed by progressive weight-bearing in a walking boot from weeks four through eight, with formal physical therapy beginning at six weeks targeting first MTP range of motion, intrinsic strength, and push-off mechanics. Return to sport follows objective functional criteria assessment at four to six months post-operatively not a fixed calendar date. Healthy Feet Podiatry manages all pre-surgical evaluation and post-surgical rehabilitation in coordination with our affiliated foot and ankle surgical partners.
When turf toe surgery is the right answer, the quality of pre-operative evaluation, surgical execution, and post-operative management determines the functional outcome as much as the procedure itself. Healthy Feet Podiatry’s NYC team provides all three comprehensive surgical candidacy assessment, coordination with expert foot and ankle surgical partners, and dedicated post-operative care from cast removal through return-to-sport clearance. We serve surgical turf toe patients from across Manhattan and the five boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for Grade III turf toe surgical management. If you’ve been managing severe turf toe conservatively without adequate improvement and the first MTP joint instability is limiting your function or your sport, contact Healthy Feet Podiatry for a surgical evaluation and take the definitive step toward a stable, functional joint.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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