Superspecialist Consultant Dr. Rajiv Shah Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Vadodara brings more than 35 years of experience in orthopaedics. He delivers specialised care at Sunshine Global Hospital, focusing on complex foot and ankle surgeries and orthopaedic interventions. Foot and ankle pain can limit even simple things like walking, standing, and climbing stairs, so he focuses on finding the cause, explaining the options clearly, and helping patients get back on their feet.
A foot and ankle surgeon is an orthopaedic doctor who focuses only on the bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments of the foot and ankle. These parts carry your full body weight with every step, which is why problems here can affect your whole day. Treatment does not always mean surgery. Many problems improve with rest, exercises, footwear changes, supports, or medicines. If you are looking for a Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Vadodara, this is the doctor to see when foot or ankle pain, deformity, or injury is not settling with simple care.
A visit with Dr. Rajiv Shah Foot & Ankle Surgeon begins with a conversation about your symptoms, how long you have had them, any earlier injuries, your medical history, and the medicines you take. The doctor will usually watch how you stand and walk, and examine your feet and ankles carefully. X-rays or scans may be suggested depending on what is found. Wear or bring the shoes you use most, since the wear pattern can give useful clues. The aim is to explain the problem and your options clearly.
Heel pain, pain on the sole, ankle pain that keeps returning, swelling, stiffness, a bump at the base of the big toe, flat feet, changes in the shape of the toes, and an ankle that often gives way are all worth getting checked. Do not ignore pain that lasts more than a few weeks, pain at night, or pain that stops you from walking normally. Avoid walking barefoot on hard floors, and do not rely on repeated painkillers or injections without advice. Seek urgent help for an injury followed by severe pain, swelling, a deformity or being unable to put weight on the foot.
A twisted ankle is often brushed off as a simple sprain, but a poorly treated injury can leave the ankle weak, painful and prone to repeated twisting. Rest, ice, gentle compression and raising the foot help in the first couple of days, but if swelling, bruising or pain does not settle, or you cannot bear weight on the foot, get it examined and X-rayed. Early, proper treatment makes a big difference to how well the ankle recovers. Return to sport only when your doctor says the ankle is ready.
People with diabetes can lose feeling in their feet, so injuries and sores may go unnoticed and heal slowly. Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, redness or swelling, wash and dry them well, including between the toes, and never walk barefoot. Wear well-fitting shoes and soft socks, and do not cut corns or calluses yourself. See a doctor early for any wound, colour change or swelling, since quick treatment can prevent serious problems.
If surgery is advised, your doctor will explain why it is needed, what it involves, what the risks are and how long recovery may take. Bring all your earlier reports, X-rays, scans and prescriptions, and share a full list of your medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines, since some may need to be adjusted. You will be told about fasting and tests needed beforehand. Ask your questions in advance so you feel at ease on the day.
After surgery, you rest in a recovery area where your comfort, pain, and the condition of your foot are watched closely. Your foot may be in a dressing, splint or cast, and you will be told when you can put weight on it. Keep the foot raised as advised to reduce swelling, and use any walking aids as instructed. Physiotherapy often plays an important part in regaining strength and movement. If you were treated by Dr. Rajiv Shah at Sunshine Global Hospital, attend every follow-up visit, even if the foot feels better.
Go to the nearest emergency department straight away after an injury with severe pain, a visibly bent or deformed foot or ankle, an open wound or bone showing, or if you cannot move your toes. After surgery, contact the team promptly for pain that keeps getting worse, a foot that feels cold, numb, or turns pale or blue, redness or discharge from the wound, fever, or pain and swelling in the calf. Do not wait for an OPD day.
To book a consultation with Dr. Rajiv Shah Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Vadodara at Marengo Asia Hospitals, visit during OPD hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please bring your earlier reports, X-rays, scans, and prescriptions, along with a list of all the medicines and supplements you take.
