For the majority of foot and ankle disorders, Dr. Neary will exhaust all conservative options prior to recommending surgical management. If a patient has failed conservative management, Dr. Neary will offer a thourough and thoughtful surgical plan. Each surgical plan is designed to offer the best possible outcome, accelerate rehabilitation, and return patients to their previous level of activity and function as quickly as possible.
Dr. Neary offers cutting edge treatment and minimally invasive surgical techniques for athletes of all activity levels, from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete.
Dr. Neary utilizes surgical and postoperative techniques that allow for early range of motion and accelerated weight bearing, with the ultimate goal of returning to activity as quickly and safely as possible. This helps patients recover faster, reduces swelling, and limits muscle atrophy during the recovery period. Her experience of being a professional athlete herself, combined with treating various high level athletes at the collegiate and professional level, allow her to truly understand the debilitating nature of sports injuries and the importance of accelerated recovery.
Dr. Neary employs innovative techniques for all types of cartilage injuries with the goal of achieving joint preservation and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Cartilage preservation is crucial when it comes to maintaining a healthy joint. Dr. Neary is well trained in all available techniques for cartilage preservation and replacement, and utilizes various methods of cartilage transplantation to aid in maintenance of a healthy and pain free joint.
Dr. Neary not only utilizes innovative technology to help her patients achieve a more successful outcome, she is also part of the innovative process, constantly working to bring more advanced implants and techniques to the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Neary has been selected by various orthopaedic implant and device companies to design implants and surgical techniques for some of the most challenging and unsolved orthopaedic conditions. She also lectures both locally and nationally, teaching courses and labs for her Orthopaedic colleagues and other foot and ankle professionals.
Advanced technology is utilized to provide minimally invasive approaches for many common orthopaedic conditions including bunion correction, achilles repair or reconstruction, and arthroscopic ligament stabilization, among others.
Dr. Neary is one of the top Minimally Invasive Specialists on the West Coast, and utilizes advanced technology and techniques to employ minimally invasive approaches for many common orthopaedic conditions. She also leads labs and training seminars to teach surgeons how to perform these minimally invasive procedures.
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction has changed the outlook for patients recovering from bunion surgery, through small incisions and a relatively quick and painless recovery. Dr. Neary is one of the top Minimally Invasive Specialists on the West Coast, and utilizes advanced technology and techniques to employ minimally invasive approaches for many common orthopaedic conditions. She also leads labs and training seminars to teach surgeons how to perform these minimally invasive procedures.
With recent advancements in both the instrumentation and the implants, ankle replacement has become a reliable option for treatment of advanced ankle arthritis.
Dr. Neary is experienced with total ankle replacement, and has gained insight into the nuances of this complicated procedure over the course of years of performing hundreds of primary and revision total ankle replacements. She utilizes cutting edge technology which includes patient-specific implants and instrumentation. This optimizes the fit and function of the implant and ultimately leads to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Dr. Neary specializes in the correction of lower extremity deformity, hindfoot reconstruction, and limb salvage. Her experience allows for the implementation of novel techniques to correct even the most complex foot and ankle deformities.
Various techniques are utilized such as limb lengthening, 3D printed implants to match specific patient anatomy, total talus replacement, multiplanar frame technology, and bone transport, all with the goal of achieving successful limb preservation