Surgical
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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Ankle & Lower Leg Treatments
Sprains, instability, arthritis, fractures, and lower-leg wounds.
Wound Care
Advanced Wound Care
Chronic and complex wounds require a coordinated, evidence-based approach. Dr. O'Carroll provides comprehensive wound care across the Central Coast.
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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.
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Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive joint surgery for impingement, loose bodies, cartilage lesions, and selected ligament work. Faster recovery, smaller incisions.
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Ankle Ligament Repair
For chronic ankle instability that has failed bracing and rehabilitation, ligament repair (Brostrom and modifications) restores stable, confident ankle mechanics.
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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.
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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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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.
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Compression Therapy
Graduated compression is the cornerstone of treating venous disease and edema. The right system, fitted correctly, transforms outcomes.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound
In-office musculoskeletal ultrasound provides immediate, dynamic imaging of tendons, ligaments, nerves, and soft-tissue masses - at the point of care.
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Foot & Ankle Fusion (Arthrodesis)
For end-stage arthritis and selected deformities, fusion provides durable, predictable pain relief and restores alignment.
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Fracture Fixation (ORIF)
Open reduction and internal fixation of displaced and articular foot and ankle fractures - restoring alignment to prevent post-traumatic arthritis.
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Ganglion Cyst Excision
Definitive surgical removal of symptomatic ganglion cysts - including the joint or tendon-sheath stalk to minimize recurrence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Surgical Debridement
Removing nonviable tissue is the foundation of every successful wound treatment. Dr. O'Carroll provides expert sharp and surgical debridement.
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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.
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Schedule a consultation with Dr. O'Carroll at our Pismo Beach or Santa Maria office. Dr. O'Carroll's schedule fills quickly - we recommend requesting an appointment as early as you can to get on the list.