You must consider an "injury or illness" to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness.  Work-relatedness is presumed for injuries and illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in the work environment.

Surgery becomes necessary when conservative treatments no longer effectively address the underlying issue. Whether it’s a fracture, chronic instability, tendon tears, arthritis, or other conditions, modern techniques offer a range of surgical options to improve your foot and ankle health and restore your quality of life.