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FOOT & ANKLE

Healthy Feet

Our Foot & Ankle Specialist Providers

Ankle and Foot Associates

  • William Stych, DPM

  • Jeffrey Stych, DPM

  • Daniel Spencer, DPM


Birch Tree Podiatry Group

  • Jeffrey Weber, DPM


Great Lakes Foot and Ankle Specialists

  • Jeffrey Szczepanski, DPM

 

TC Orthopedics

  • Kevin Bryant, DPM, FACFAS
     

Advanced Foot and Ankle Centers 

  • Kris Krannitz, DPM

  • John Rialson, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery in Traverse City

Foot and ankle conditions can significantly impact mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life. At Copper Ridge Surgery Center, our surgeons provide advanced foot and ankle surgery in Traverse City and throughout Northern Michigan, helping patients return to work, recreation, and everyday activities with less pain and improved stability.

 

Our board-certified specialists perform a variety of foot and ankle procedures using modern surgical techniques designed to reduce discomfort and support faster recovery. As an accredited ambulatory surgery center, Copper Ridge Surgery Center offers a convenient outpatient alternative to hospital-based procedures, allowing many patients to return home the same day.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Foot and ankle specialists at Copper Ridge Surgery Center treat a wide range of conditions that affect mobility and comfort, including:

  • Bunions

  • Hammertoes

  • Achilles tendon injuries

  • Ankle instability

  • Ligament tears and sprains

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Arthritis of the foot or ankle

  • Stress fractures

  • Sports-related injuries

  • Nerve compression conditions such as tarsal tunnel syndrome

 

When pain or structural problems in the foot or ankle interfere with daily activities, surgical treatment may help restore proper alignment and function.

Foot & Ankle Procedures Performed

Surgeons at Copper Ridge Surgery Center perform a variety of procedures to treat foot and ankle conditions, including:

  • Bunion correction surgery

  • Hammertoe repair

  • Achilles tendon repair

  • Ankle ligament reconstruction

  • Tendon repair procedures

  • Treatment of fractures or deformities

  • Nerve decompression procedures

  • Joint stabilization procedures

 

Many procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, which may help reduce surgical trauma and improve recovery time.

Benefits of Outpatient Foot & Ankle Surgery

Foot and ankle surgery performed at an outpatient center like Copper Ridge Surgery Center offers many advantages:

  • Same-day procedures with discharge to home

  • Comfortable, patient-focused recovery areas

  • Lower infection risk compared to hospital environments

  • Experienced surgical teams specializing in outpatient care

  • Faster scheduling and reduced wait times

  • Convenient location serving Traverse City and Northern Michigan

 

Many patients appreciate the ability to recover at home while receiving expert surgical care.

Why Choose Copper Ridge Surgery Center

Patients across Traverse City and Northern Michigan choose Copper Ridge Surgery Center for foot and ankle surgery because of our commitment to quality care and patient comfort.

Our surgery center offers:

  • Experienced foot and ankle specialists

  • Accredited outpatient surgical facility

  • Advanced surgical techniques and equipment

  • Skilled anesthesia and nursing teams

  • Efficient scheduling and personalized care

  • Convenient Traverse City location

 

Our goal is to help patients return to comfortable walking, exercise, and everyday activities as quickly and safely as possible.

Who May Benefit from Foot & Ankle Surgery?

You may be a candidate for foot and ankle surgery if you experience:

  • Persistent foot or ankle pain

  • Difficulty walking or standing for long periods

  • Deformities such as bunions or hammertoes

  • Chronic instability in the ankle

  • Injuries that do not heal with conservative treatment

 

A consultation with your physician can help determine whether outpatient surgery at Copper Ridge Surgery Center is the right treatment option.

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