John David Hill, MD

Dupuytren’s contracture distorts normal anatomy as it progresses. This complicates the surgical intervention when surgery becomes necessary. As such, I recommend a referral to a hand surgery specialist for this surgery.

Dear Mr. Ellison, I do perform surgeries on ankles. The most frequent scenario is in the case of an ankle fracture which is unstable. X-rays at the time of the injury or in the office help to determine a stable from an unstable fracture. The next most common scenario is in the case of chronic ankle instability in athletes. In this instance, a simple ankle sprain fails to heal leading to chronic instability. When non-operative measures fail, surgery is often the best answer and frequently offers excellent results. There are many instances where I am not the best surgeon for an ankle problem. These usually involve chronic foot and ankle problems. Even in those instances, I am able to offer many non-operative solutions which are often successful. If unsuccessful, I refer these patients to my orthopaedic surgery colleagues. Thanks for your interest!