Surgery
Foot & Ankle Surgery in West Jordan, UT
When foot or ankle pain doesn’t respond to conservative care, foot and ankle surgery in West Jordan may be the right next step. At Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Trevor R. Williams, DPM, is board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), with more than 20 years of experience. As a trusted foot surgeon in West Jordan, he recommends surgery only when non-surgical treatment hasn’t resolved the problem. He takes the time to explain exactly what to expect at every stage.
When Surgery Is Recommended
Surgery is rarely the first option. For most foot and ankle conditions, we begin with conservative care: rest, activity changes, custom orthotics, bracing, physical therapy, injections, or medication. When those measures have been given a fair trial and pain, deformity, or instability continues to limit your daily life, surgery becomes worth considering.
Dr. Williams discusses the goals, risks, and realistic recovery timeline with you so you can make an informed decision. The aim of any procedure is to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your long-term quality of life.
Common Foot & Ankle Procedures
Dr. Williams performs a wide range of foot and ankle surgeries, including:
- Bunion correction to realign the big toe joint and relieve pain
- Hammertoe repair to straighten contracted toes
- Treatment of ankle sprains and fractures that haven’t healed properly
- Removal of bone spurs, neuromas, and soft-tissue masses
- Reconstruction for flatfoot, tendon problems, and chronic instability
Every surgical plan is tailored to your specific diagnosis, activity level, and health history.
Scheduling & Insurance
Once you elect to have surgery, we begin an authorization process with your health insurance, submitting the procedure (CPT) codes and confirming your benefits. Authorization can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks. We do not schedule any surgery until benefits and authorization are confirmed. Without it, you could be responsible for the full cost. Because our surgical calendar is set weeks in advance, we ask for 2–4 weeks’ notice to schedule; complex cases may take longer.
Your out-of-pocket costs (deductibles, co-insurance, and co-pays) are set by your insurance company, not by our office. Please do not arrange time off work until your surgery date is confirmed; we’re happy to complete FMLA and disability paperwork with you present to ensure accuracy.
Preparing for Surgery
A pre-operative history and physical exam is required before anesthesia, usually 1–2 weeks beforehand. At that visit, Dr. Williams reviews your medical history, examines you, discusses the surgery in detail, and obtains your informed consent. The surgery center or hospital will also contact you the week before to confirm your arrival time.
Some medications must be paused and others continued. As a general rule, aspirin should stop ten days before surgery (low-dose 81 mg may be an exception), and anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and naproxen should stop at least 48 hours before. Confirm specifics with Dr. Williams at your pre-op visit.
Day of Surgery
Most procedures take place in the morning, though some are in the afternoon. Plan to arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled time, and arrange for a family member or friend to drive you home. You may not drive yourself after anesthesia, and ride-sharing services do not qualify. Wear loose, easy-to-remove clothing, and leave piercings, jewelry, and contact lenses at home. You may bring eyeglasses and dentures, but both will be removed before surgery.
After Surgery & Recovery
Recovery varies by procedure — some are quick and simple, while others require extended time off the foot. Our office helps arrange crutches, knee scooters, wheelchairs, and handicap placards as needed. Your surgical bandage and any cast, splint, or surgical shoe must be worn exactly as directed and kept clean and dry; do not remove your bandage until instructed. Pain medication is prescribed to reduce, not eliminate, discomfort. We ask all surgical patients to review our narcotic policy. Begin gentle knee and ankle exercises when instructed, and contact us with any concerns.
Locations
Dr. Williams performs surgery on Thursdays and is on staff at hospitals in the Salt Lake Valley. Where your procedure takes place depends on your insurance benefits, the specific procedure, your overall health, and the surgery date. Our office obtains your insurance benefits and reviews the available options with you before anything is scheduled. Locations include
