What counts as complex deformity
Collapsed arches (adult-acquired flatfoot), very high arches (cavus foot), Charcot foot from nerve damage, ankles that have drifted out of alignment from arthritis, and fractures that healed out of position. Many of these involve several joints at once, which is why they are often referred to Dr. Jones.
How it is planned
Weight-bearing X-rays and often CT imaging map the deformity in three dimensions. Correction may combine bone cuts (osteotomies), tendon transfers, fusions of select joints and, in some cases, ankle replacement in the same plan.
Conditions treated
- Adult-acquired flatfoot (progressive collapsing foot)
- Cavus (high-arch) foot
- Charcot foot and ankle reconstruction
- Post-traumatic deformity and malunion
- Ankle arthritis with deformity
Charcot foot needs prompt care
If you have diabetes or nerve damage and notice a warm, red, swollen foot, call right away. Early treatment can prevent collapse.
Common questions
Is deformity correction a long recovery?
Usually longer than a simple procedure, with a period of protected weight-bearing. Dr. Jones will map out the full timeline before surgery.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026
Educational information, not medical advice. Content pending Dr. Jones's review.