{"id":17753,"date":"2026-10-20T19:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/paslaugos\/foot-and-ankle-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:55:19","slug":"foot-and-ankle-treatment","status":"publish","type":"paslaugos","link":"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/foot-and-ankle-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Foot and ankle treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* BAK III LYGIO PASLAUG\u0172 MASTER *\/\n\n.bak-service-content {\n  font-family: inherit;\n  font-size: inherit;\n  color: inherit;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.bak-service-content * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\/* \u012eVADAS IR PRIVALUMAI *\/\n\n.bak-service-content .bak-intro {\n  background: #F1F4EF;\n  border-left: 4px solid #5E7053;\n  padding: 30px;\n  margin: 0 0 42px;\n}\n\n.bak-service-content .bak-intro > p {\n  font-family: inherit;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n  margin: 0 0 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<p>Foot and ankle diseases, deformities and injuries can cause pain when walking, limit movement and make everyday activities difficult. Some problems develop gradually, while others appear after injuries or repeated physical strain.<\/p>\n    <p>At Baltic American Clinic, orthopaedic foot and ankle problems are diagnosed and treated. Corrective surgery for hallux valgus and flat feet, correction of hammer toe deformities, ankle arthroscopy and Achilles tendon surgery are performed when medically necessary.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"bak-benefits\">\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Foot and ankle specialists<\/strong>\n        <p>Thorough assessment of pain, deformities and injuries.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>A range of treatment methods<\/strong>\n        <p>From conservative measures to surgical correction.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Correction of deformities<\/strong>\n        <p>Surgical treatment of hallux valgus, flat feet and toe deformities.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-benefit\">\n        <strong>Post-operative care<\/strong>\n        <p>Individual advice on healing, weight-bearing and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- WHEN TO SEEK CARE -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>When should you see an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon?<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"bak-list\">\n      <li>Your foot, heel or ankle hurts when walking or standing.<\/li>\n      <li>A painful deformity is forming at the base of the big toe.<\/li>\n      <li>Your toes are becoming deformed, rubbing against your shoes or developing calluses.<\/li>\n      <li>Swelling, pain or instability persists after an ankle sprain.<\/li>\n      <li>You have painful or progressive flat feet.<\/li>\n      <li>Your Achilles tendon hurts or your foot does not function properly.<\/li>\n      <li>Foot problems make it difficult to wear normal shoes or walk your usual distance.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- DISEASES AND INJURIES -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>Which diseases and injuries are treated?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"bak-accordion\">\n      <details>\n        <summary>Hallux valgus (bunion)<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-accordion-body\">\n          <p>The big toe angles towards the other toes, and a painful bump may form at its base. Treatment depends on the symptoms and the degree of deformity.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Flat feet<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-accordion-body\">\n          <p>Changes in the arch of the foot may be congenital or acquired. Treatment is considered when there is pain, loss of function or a progressive deformity.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Hammer toe deformities<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-accordion-body\">\n          <p>An altered toe position can cause pressure, calluses and pain.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Ankle ligament and joint injuries<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-accordion-body\">\n          <p>After injuries, instability, cartilage damage or limited movement may persist.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Achilles tendon injuries<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-accordion-body\">\n          <p>Inflammatory or degenerative tendon damage and tears are assessed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>How are assessment and treatment carried out?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"bak-steps\">\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bak-step-content\">\n          <strong class=\"bak-step-title\">Orthopaedic and trauma surgeon consultation<\/strong>\n          <p>The doctor assesses your symptoms, gait, foot position, joint mobility and stability.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bak-step-content\">\n          <strong class=\"bak-step-title\">Diagnostic tests<\/strong>\n          <p>Depending on the indications, X-rays, ultrasound, MRI or other tests are ordered. Weight-bearing X-rays may be needed to assess deformities.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bak-step-content\">\n          <strong class=\"bak-step-title\">Conservative treatment<\/strong>\n          <p>Changes to footwear, individually chosen orthopaedic aids, physiotherapy, medicines or temporarily reducing the load may be recommended.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"bak-button-wrap\">\n            <a class=\"bak-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/physiotherapy\/\">\n              Physiotherapy\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bak-step-content\">\n          <strong class=\"bak-step-title\">Surgical treatment<\/strong>\n          <p>If conservative measures are not effective enough or there are clear indications for surgery, deformity correction, tendon reconstruction or arthroscopic surgery is discussed.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"bak-button-wrap\">\n            <a class=\"bak-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/orthopaedic-and-trauma-surgery\/\">\n              Orthopaedic and trauma surgery\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"bak-step\">\n        <div class=\"bak-step-number\">5<\/div>\n        <div class=\"bak-step-content\">\n          <strong class=\"bak-step-title\">Healing and rehabilitation<\/strong>\n          <p>After surgery, you are given advice on wound care, footwear, weight-bearing, physical activity and restoring movement.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"bak-button-wrap\">\n            <a class=\"bak-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bak.lt\/en\/services\/physiotherapy\/\">\n              Rehabilitation after surgery\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- PREPARATION -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>How to prepare for the consultation<\/h2>\n    <p>Bring the results of previous tests, any X-rays you have and information about previous operations.<\/p>\n    <p>If you are coming about a deformity, it helps to think about which shoes cause the most symptoms and how the shape of your foot has changed over time.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- URGENT HELP -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>When is urgent help needed?<\/h2>\n    <p>If, after an injury, you cannot put weight on your leg, or you notice an obvious deformity, severe swelling, loss of sensation or impaired circulation, urgent medical assessment is needed.<\/p>\n    <p>Sudden severe pain at the back of the ankle together with an inability to stand on tiptoe may indicate an Achilles tendon rupture.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section>\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"bak-faq\">\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can hallux valgus be cured without surgery?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>Conservative measures can reduce pain and pressure, but they usually do not remove a bony deformity that has already formed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>When is flat foot surgery needed?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"bak-faq-answer\">\n          <p>When the deformity is painful, progressing, impairs function and conservative treatment does not help. 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