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Ironworks

Foot and Ankle Surgery Services

Foot and ankle surgery in Rolesville, NC. Bunion, hammertoe, ankle reconstruction & minimally invasive options. Serving Wake Forest & Youngsville.

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Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Call us or request an appointment online, and we’ll take a look.

Chronic foot or ankle pain that hasn't responded to months of conservative care

A bunion, hammertoe, or deformity that now interferes with walking or shoe-wearing

Ankle instability, repeated sprains, or ligaments that never fully healed

A foot or ankle injury with hardware (plates, screws) that may need removal

Arthritis pain that no longer responds to injections or medication

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You’re Not Alone, and You Have Options

Surgery is almost never our first recommendation.

Surgery is never the first option, at Ironworks, it’s usually the last. We exhaust every conservative treatment first: orthotics, injections, shockwave, PRP, physical therapy, shoe changes, and time. But when structural damage or chronic pain can’t be fixed any other way, foot and ankle surgery can be transformative.

Our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and perform procedures in both hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. Many procedures are now available as minimally invasive, smaller incisions, less scarring, and a faster return to your normal life.

Surgeries we perform

Bunion correction (traditional and minimally invasive)

Hammertoe correction

Achilles tendon repair

Ankle ligament reconstruction

Morton's neuroma removal

Fracture repair and hardware placement

Ankle fusion and joint replacement

Plantar fascia release (last-resort)

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What to Expect at Your First Visit

A surgical consultation at Ironworks is a conversation, not a commitment. You’ll meet with a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, review imaging, and leave with a clear understanding of your options.

Appointments typically run 45 to 60 minutes. You’ll leave informed, not rushed into a decision.

Comprehensive exam of the foot or ankle, plus in-office X-ray if not already done

Review of any imaging you bring with you (CDs, outside MRI reports)

Honest discussion of non-surgical options you haven't tried yet

If surgery is appropriate: detailed explanation of the procedure, recovery timeline, and expected outcome

Insurance verification and cost estimate before you schedule anything

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Why Choose Ironworks for Foot and Ankle Surgery

Ironworks is Rolesville’s dedicated podiatry and advanced wound care practice, serving Wake Forest, Youngsville, and the surrounding communities with the specialized, personal care you shouldn’t have to travel to Raleigh or Durham to find.

Board-certified wound physician and podiatric surgeon with advanced training in foot and ankle medicine and surgery

In-office digital X-ray diagnosis and treatment in a single visit

Two specialties under one roof: foot and ankle care plus advanced wound healing

Same-day appointments for new patients with urgent issues

A local practice with small-practice attention: you'll see the same doctor each visit

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends entirely on the procedure. Minor soft-tissue surgery may have you back in a regular shoe in 2–3 weeks, while bony reconstruction or fusion procedures can require 6–12 weeks in a boot or cast.

Not always. Many foot and ankle surgeries are performed under regional (ankle block) or local anesthesia with light sedation.

Depending on the procedure, surgery is performed either at a local ambulatory surgery center or at a partnering hospital where our surgeons hold privileges. Most procedures are outpatient, you go home the same day.

No driving while you’re in a cast or boot on your right foot, on narcotic pain medication, or weight-bearing restricted. Most patients who had surgery on the right foot can’t drive for 4–8 weeks; left-foot surgery patients typically return to driving much sooner if they drive an automatic.

You probably don’t, at least not yet. We exhaust every conservative treatment first and only recommend surgery when it offers a clear benefit over continued non-surgical care.

Ready to get started?

New patients are welcome, and most major insurance is accepted. Call us, request an appointment online, or stop by our Rolesville office. We’ll take care of the rest.

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