Based in LITHIA, FL, WILLIAM SHIELD is a M.D., an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon who treats patients with foot and ankle conditions including Ankle Replacement, Achilles Repair. Patients in the LITHIA area can contact WILLIAM for evaluations and treatment options.
An Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon completes an additional 1-year fellowship after their 5-year orthopedic surgery residency, focusing exclusively on disorders of the foot and ankle. They specialize in ankle replacement, complex fractures, Achilles repair, flatfoot reconstruction, and sports-related foot and ankle injuries.
For more information about ankle replacement, achilles repair, contact WILLIAM SHIELD at (813) 684-2663. WILLIAM sees patients at 13837 CIRCA CROSSING DR in LITHIA.
Total ankle replacement (arthroplasty) replaces a damaged ankle joint with metal and plastic components, preserving natural ankle motion unlike ankle fusion. Modern implants last 10-15+ years and are ideal for patients with severe ankle arthritis who want to maintain mobility.
Achilles tendon repair surgery reconnects a torn Achilles tendon — the largest and strongest tendon in the body. Both open and minimally invasive (percutaneous) techniques are available. Early repair gives the best outcomes, with most patients returning to full activity in 6-12 months.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact WILLIAM SHIELD at (813) 684-2663 for a consultation.
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