Our feet carry us through our lives, but for some, they can also bring a lifetime of pain. One such person is Reshma, who struggled with pain and limited mobility for 50 years of her life as a result of a foot deformity.
For this Q&A session, Reshma was kind enough to share the story of her reconstructive foot surgery with Dr. Narendra Patet at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists. As a board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Patel specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions using the most advanced technology in his field.
Read on to learn how Reshma’s surgery helped her find hope and relief.
Hello Reshma! Tell us about living with a foot deformity for 50 years. What were your symptoms? How did it affect your daily life?
It caused me a lot of pain, which made it hard for me to walk, and affected my daily activity. My toes were bent permanently. My leg was shorter than the other, which made me limp, and I always had soreness in my foot.
You pursued treatment with multiple doctors who told you nothing could be done. How was your initial conversation with Dr. Patel different?
I can’t thank Dr. Patel enough. I am blessed that he is my doc! My first visit with him made me feel so much safer and comfortable about my surgery. He explained to me how he would reconstruct my foot and fix my deformed foot. Dr. Patel made my procedure possible. Now I can put my foot down and my toes are straight.
Why did you ultimately decide to pursue surgery with Barrington Orthopedic Specialists and Dr. Patel?
To relieve my pain and improve my walking condition. After visiting Barrington Orthopedic and meeting with Dr. Patel and his team, surgery was a great option for me. They are an amazing team of doctors. Very kind and supportive.
Tell us about your procedure with Dr. Patel. What surgery did he perform? How long did it take?
Dr. Patel is an excellent doctor. He explained every step of the procedure for reconstructing my left foot clearly and patiently, ensuring my family and I understood what to expect throughout. I believe the procedure was about 4 hours.
How is your recovery going? What has been the biggest challenge?
My recovery has been excellent. My biggest challenge is to build strength in my leg and muscles and walk with no pain and no discomfort.
Has the BOS team been helpful to you during the rehabilitation process?
Yes absolutely…
What would you say to others who are still living with similar foot conditions to yours?
I would say there is always hope. Don’t be afraid… We have to get stronger to get around. Dr. Patel always says, “Be strong and think positive!”
Thank you for answering these questions for us!
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Chronic foot pain doesn’t need to be a life prescription. Visit Barrington Orthopedic Specialists and get started on the road to recovery!
