Foot & Ankle Fracture Surgeon in Dallas–Fort Worth
Expert Care for Foot and Ankle Fractures
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Foot & Ankle Injuries and Sports Medicine
A foot or ankle fracture can range from a relatively simple injury that heals without surgery to a complex fracture that requires precise surgical reconstruction.
Dr. Sarang Desai is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon serving patients throughout Dallas–Fort Worth, including McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Flower Mound, and surrounding communities.
He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of acute and complex foot and ankle fractures, including injuries that may require surgical fixation.
About
My name is Dr. Sarang Desai
Dr. Sarang Desai is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery and sports medicine. He is dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, restore function, and safely return to the activities they enjoy through personalized, evidence-based care.
His clinical expertise includes Achilles tendon injuries, ankle ligament instability, sports-related fractures, tendon disorders, cartilage injuries, and advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Whether treatment involves rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, or complex reconstruction, every recommendation is tailored to each patient's goals and lifestyle.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Desai has extensive experience caring for athletes at every level. He is a former team physician, a University of Texas All-American, and an owner of multiple professional sports teams, providing him with a unique perspective on athletic performance, injury prevention, and return-to-play decisions.
Patients in Flower Mound and surrounding North Texas communities trust Dr. Desai for specialized orthopedic care of foot and ankle injuries. His goal is to provide each patient with a clear diagnosis, an individualized treatment plan, and the safest path back to an active lifestyle.
At a Glance
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Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
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Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine Specialist
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University of Texas All-American
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Former Team Physician
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Professional Sports Team Owner
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Evidence-Based, Personalized Care
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Serving McKinney, Flower Mound & Dallas
Why Choose Dr. Sarang Desai
Dr. Sarang Desai is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of acute and complex foot and ankle fractures. His approach focuses not only on healing the fracture, but also on restoring alignment, joint stability, and long-term function. He treats patients with ankle fractures, Jones fractures, Lisfranc injuries, talus fractures, calcaneus fractures, pilon fractures, fracture-dislocations, and other complex foot and ankle trauma.
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Complex Fracture Reconstruction
Personalized Recovery Plans
Foot & Ankle Fracture Expertise
Advanced subspecialty training in complex foot and ankle conditions, including fractures and reconstructive surgery.
Treatment of ankle, talus, calcaneus, Lisfranc, Jones, pilon, and other foot and ankle fractures.
Surgical management focused on restoring alignment, joint stability, and long-term foot and ankle function.
Post-treatment plans tailored to the specific fracture, procedure, activity level, and recovery goals.
Conditions We Treat
5th Metatarsal Fractures
Fifth metatarsal fractures occur along the outer border of the foot and can range from small avulsion fractures to Jones fractures, which have a higher risk of delayed healing or nonunion. Treatment depends on the fracture location, displacement, activity level, and healing potential.
How We Treat Foot & Ankle Injuries
Treatment depends on the specific fracture, its location, displacement, stability, joint involvement, and the patient’s activity level.
Nonsurgical Treatment
Stable, well-aligned fractures may be treated with a cast, boot, protected weight bearing, activity modification, and close follow-up imaging.
Minimally Invasive & Arthroscopic-Assisted Fracture Surgery
Selected foot and ankle fractures can be treated using minimally invasive techniques or arthroscopic assistance to improve visualization of the joint, assess cartilage and ligament injury, and help restore alignment while limiting soft-tissue disruption when appropriate.
Sports-Related Foot & Ankle Fracture Care
Athletes with foot and ankle fractures require treatment that considers not only fracture healing, but also joint stability, biomechanics, strength, and a safe return to sport. Treatment plans are tailored to the specific injury, sport, competitive level, and performance goals.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Displaced or unstable fractures may require surgery to restore alignment and stabilize the bone with plates, screws, or other fixation.
Intramedullary Screw Fixation
Certain fractures, particularly Jones fractures, may be treated with an intramedullary screw to provide stable fixation and promote healing.
Complex Fracture Reconstruction
Pilon, talus, calcaneus, Lisfranc, and fracture-dislocation injuries may require more advanced reconstruction to restore joint alignment and foot and ankle mechanics.
Foot & Ankle Patient Resources
What Patients are Saying
Debbie H
“Dr. Desai is the absolute best! He
listens, he cares and he is smart. He explains everything. He is the only surgeon I trusted to do my recent surgery. My husband has had 2 surgeries. Each was straightforward just as he described. Love him!"
Randy W
"The minute Dr. Desai walked into the room to assess my broken ankle for surgery I immediately felt at ease and knew I had just met the right doctor for my needs."
TexasBorn B
“I shattered my heel and got in within three days to talk to Dr Sarang. He is very honest, which I appreciate. He listened and was able to address all the thoughts and questions I didn't even know I had. For me, he decided not to do surgery based on how the bones are line up. To me, that shows the patient's well being means more than doing a surgery I'm sure most would have done.”