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Foot & Ankle Surgery in Turkey: Bunion, Achilles and Ankle Joint Operations
A guide to foot and ankle surgery in Turkey: hallux valgus and bunion correction, Lapiplasty, foot and toe reconstruction, Achilles tendon repair, ankle fusion and ankle replacement. It explains how the operations differ, who they suit, recovery, what affects the price and how to check a surgeon.
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Foot and ankle surgery in Turkey: what the category covers
Foot and ankle surgery in Turkey covers operations on the toes, the forefoot, the heel tendon and the ankle joint. The hospitals on our site list hallux valgus (bunion) surgery, Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction, surgery for valgus deformity, reconstruction of foot joints and toes, Achilles tendon repair, ankle fusion (arthrodesis) and ankle replacement. Our overview of Orthopedics treatments in Turkey shows the full list and the hospitals that offer each operation.
The operations treat different problems. Bunion surgery realigns the big toe, either by cutting and repositioning the bone (an osteotomy) or, with a method like Lapiplasty, by correcting the joint at the base of the foot where the deformity starts. Reconstruction deals with deformed or painful toes and arches. Achilles repair stitches or rebuilds a torn tendon. Ankle fusion joins the bones of a worn ankle so that it no longer moves painfully, while ankle replacement swaps the joint surfaces for an implant that keeps some movement.
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Who it is for and how to choose between the options
Surgery is usually considered when pain, deformity or loss of function continue despite wider shoes, insoles, physiotherapy, painkillers or injections. The right choice depends on your age, activity, bone quality, the shape of the deformity and the state of the joint, which a surgeon judges from examination and weight-bearing X-rays.
- Bunion and hallux valgus: choice of method depends on the angle of the deformity and how loose the joint is.
- Lapiplasty: aimed at moderate to severe bunions with an unstable joint, with a longer protected period afterwards.
- Foot and toe reconstruction: for hammertoes, flat or high arches and other deformities.
- Achilles repair: for ruptures or long-standing tendon damage.
- Ankle fusion or replacement: for arthritis of the ankle. Replacement keeps movement, fusion is more durable under heavy use, and a surgeon will explain which suits your age and activity.
Tell the surgeon about diabetes, smoking, circulation problems and any earlier foot surgery, since these affect healing and risk.
What the trip and recovery look like
Many foot operations need a hospital stay of one to three nights, and some are day-case procedures. Anaesthesia may be general or regional. After the operation your foot is protected in a dressing, boot or cast, and for several weeks you may be asked to avoid putting full weight on it. Crutches or a knee scooter are common. A bunion operation often means walking in a protective shoe soon after, while Achilles repair, ankle fusion and ankle replacement involve longer protection, often six weeks or more, and then physiotherapy.
Plan to stay in Turkey until the surgeon has checked the wound and given you the all-clear to fly, which is often one to two weeks, and ask when stitches come out and who removes them at home. Swelling can last for months. Return to driving, work and sport depends on the operation and on which foot was treated, and your surgeon should give you a timeline in writing. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so ask what precautions they advise.
What affects the price
The cost depends mainly on the type of operation, whether one or both feet are treated and whether several procedures are combined. Implants, such as plates, screws or an ankle prosthesis, are a large part of the cost for fusion, Lapiplasty and replacement. The length of the hospital stay, the type of anaesthesia, the surgeon's experience, pre-operative tests, X-rays and physiotherapy also affect the total. Ask for a written quote that names the implant brand and says what is included, such as nights, transfers and follow-up. We do not give figures here because they depend on your exact condition.
How to check a hospital and surgeon
The hospitals on our site are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health. Ask the surgeon whether they specialise in foot and ankle surgery, how often they perform the operation you need, and which technique and implant they would use. Ask what the risks are, including infection, nerve irritation, stiffness, slow bone healing and the chance that a deformity returns, and what happens if a complication arises after you have gone home. Ask for your operation report and X-rays to take with you. Be cautious of offers that promise a perfect result or quote a price without seeing your X-rays.
How an enquiry with us works
Asking for a plan is free. Through the free quote form you describe the problem, which foot or ankle is affected, any earlier treatment, and upload recent X-rays or scans if you have them. A coordinator passes this to suitable hospitals, and an orthopaedic surgeon reviews it. You then receive a written plan from the hospital that names the surgeon, the operation, the implant if one is used, the expected stay and the full price, usually within a day or two. There is no payment to us and no obligation. You pay the hospital directly if you go ahead. To compare operations first, start with the orthopedics overview.
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Frequently asked questions
Lapiplasty corrects a bunion by realigning and fusing the unstable joint at the base of the big toe, using plates and screws. It is aimed at moderate to severe bunions and needs a period of protected walking afterwards.
Many people walk in a protective shoe within days to a couple of weeks, but swelling can last for months and sport and normal shoes come later. Your surgeon will give a timeline that fits the exact operation.
Usually after the surgeon has checked the wound, often one to two weeks later. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so ask what precautions, such as medicine or stockings, they advise.
Fusion joins the ankle bones so the joint no longer moves painfully and is durable under heavy use. Replacement swaps the joint surfaces for an implant and keeps some movement. A surgeon advises on age, activity and bone quality.
Yes. Surgery stitches or rebuilds the tendon, and some ruptures are treated without surgery. Recovery involves several weeks of protection, then physiotherapy. Early assessment helps the surgeon choose a suitable route.
Often yes, at least for the first weeks, or a knee scooter or protective boot. Ask how much weight you may put on the foot and arrange help at home before you travel.
Send a short history, photos of the foot, and recent weight-bearing X-rays or scans if you have them. Say which treatments you have tried and any conditions such as diabetes.