Treatments

Achilles Tendon Repair

Surgical repair of acute Achilles rupture and chronic tendinopathy - open, mini-open, and percutaneous techniques tailored to the patient.

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Amputation & Limb Salvage

When infection, ischemia, or non-healing wounds threaten the foot or limb, expert limb salvage surgery preserves function whenever possible - and provides the most functional amputation when it is not.

Ankle Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery for impingement, loose bodies, cartilage lesions, and selected ligament work. Faster recovery, smaller incisions.

Ankle Ligament Repair

For chronic ankle instability that has failed bracing and rehabilitation, ligament repair (Brostrom and modifications) restores stable, confident ankle mechanics.

Bone Cyst & Tumor Excision

Curettage, grafting, and en bloc excision for symptomatic or imaging-equivocal benign bone lesions of the foot and ankle.

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Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy)

Modern bunion correction - including Lapiplasty® 3D correction. Dr. O'Carroll matches the procedure to your deformity, instability, and lifestyle.

Foot & Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)

For end-stage arthritis and selected deformities, fusion provides durable, predictable pain relief and restores alignment.

Foreign Body Removal

Image-guided removal of splinters, glass, needles, and other retained foreign bodies - including those invisible on plain X-ray.

Fracture Fixation (ORIF)

Open reduction and internal fixation of displaced and articular foot and ankle fractures - restoring alignment to prevent post-traumatic arthritis.

Ganglion Cyst Excision

Definitive surgical removal of symptomatic ganglion cysts - including the joint or tendon-sheath stalk to minimize recurrence.

Gastrocnemius Recession

For chronic foot pain driven by an isolated tight gastrocnemius (equinus contracture), recession lengthens the muscle just enough to relieve the underlying mechanical overload.

Hammertoe Correction Surgery

Definitive surgical correction of rigid and progressively painful hammertoes - restoring straight toes and comfortable footwear.

Heel Bone Spur Excision

For symptomatic posterior (Haglund-type) and selected plantar heel spurs that have failed conservative care, surgical excision provides reliable relief.

Incision & Drainage

Soft-tissue abscesses of the foot need timely incision and drainage to prevent spread. Dr. O'Carroll provides urgent in-office and operative drainage.

Metatarsal Osteotomy

Targeted bone cuts to relieve forefoot overload, correct alignment, and address metatarsalgia that has failed conservative care.

Morton's Neuroma Excision

For Morton's neuromas that have failed conservative care, surgical excision provides definitive, durable relief.

Plantar Nerve Decompression

For chronic, refractory heel pain or tarsal tunnel symptoms driven by nerve entrapment, surgical decompression provides definitive relief.

Sesamoidectomy

For chronic sesamoiditis or sesamoid fracture nonunion that has failed conservative care, sesamoidectomy provides reliable relief.

Soft Tissue Tumor Excision

Marginal and wide excision of benign and selected malignant soft-tissue tumors of the foot and ankle, with attention to function and cosmesis.

Surgical Debridement

Removing nonviable tissue is the foundation of every successful wound treatment. Dr. O'Carroll provides expert sharp and surgical debridement.

Tendon Transfer & Reconstruction

Restoring balance to a foot disabled by tendon failure, posterior tibial dysfunction, or post-traumatic deformity through targeted tendon transfer and reconstruction.

Toenail Surgery

A simple, definitive in-office procedure for recurrent ingrown toenails. Done correctly, recurrence rates are very low.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Ankle Strapping, Taping & Bracing

External support - taping, semi-rigid stirrup braces, lace-up braces - protects the healing ankle and prevents recurrent sprains in active patients.

Casting & Walking Boots

Immobilization is a powerful treatment for fractures, sprains, tendon injuries, and ulcers. The right device for the right injury makes the difference.

Compression Therapy

Graduated compression is the cornerstone of treating venous disease and edema. The right system, fitted correctly, transforms outcomes.

Corticosteroid & Nerve Injections

Targeted injections for nerve entrapment, neuroma, and tendon-sheath inflammation provide accurate diagnosis and durable relief in selected patients.

Custom Orthotics

Prescription orthotics, made to your foot and your gait, can transform pain from chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, PTTD, and arthritis.

Diagnostic Ultrasound

In-office musculoskeletal ultrasound provides immediate, dynamic imaging of tendons, ligaments, nerves, and soft-tissue masses - at the point of care.

Joint Injections

Image-guided joint injections - corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and biologic - provide diagnostic clarity and meaningful relief for arthritis and inflammatory joint pain.

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Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that triggers the body's own repair response in chronic tendon and fascia pain - most often plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, and stubborn heel pain.

Wound Care

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Advanced Wound Care

Chronic and complex wounds require a coordinated, evidence-based approach. Dr. O'Carroll provides comprehensive wound care across the Central Coast.

Wound Care

Skin Grafts & Tissue Substitutes

For wounds that have stalled, bioengineered skin substitutes and autografts can dramatically accelerate healing. Dr. O'Carroll uses the right product for the right wound.

Skin & Nail Care

Skin & Nail

Routine Nail Care

For patients with diabetes, neuropathy, vascular disease, or thickened/dystrophic nails, professional nail care prevents serious complications and improves comfort.

Skin & Nail

Wart Removal

A stepwise, evidence-based approach to clearing plantar warts - including the stubborn ones that have failed home treatment.