If you're suffering from foot or ankle pain or are having trouble walking or putting weight on your foot or ankle, an orthopedic specialist can recommend treatment options to help you find relief. If left untreated, foot and ankle injuries can worsen, leading to other problems with your knees, hips or back.
We can help treat many common foot and ankle conditions, including:
A state in which the ankle joint is overly flexible, causing it to be more prone to sprains or dislocations. This can arise from a prior injury, overuse or weakness.
Harm to the soft, slippery material covering the ends of bones within a joint, resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness.
With this condition, the curves of the feet are flattened. This may cause pain, weariness and other complications.
A separation in a bone. This could result from a fall, sports injury or other impact.
Can be caused by several conditions, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis or a tension fracture.
An irritation of the plantar fascia, a bulky cord of tissue that courses along the underside of the foot. This may trigger discomfort in the heel or curve of the foot.
Pain in the anterior portion of the lower leg brought about by irritation of the muscles and tendons in the shin. This may be due to overexertion or improper footwear.
Wounds to the ligaments and tendons that prop up the joints. Sprains are triggered by stretching or rupturing ligaments, while strains are prompted by stretching or rupturing tendons.
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Start My Quiz Download a Guide View Our ServicesApproximately 75% of Americans experience foot or ankle pain at some point in their lives due to fallen arches, wearing the wrong shoes or other injuries. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics receives 50,000 reports of workplace foot injuries per year. Common foot and ankle conditions and injuries include:
Physical Therapy - A physical therapist can develop an individualized exercise program that improves flexibility, strength, coordination, mobility and balance in addition to helping ease pain. A physical therapist also can teach you how to use assistive devices like walkers or canes, recommend support options such as braces or splints, and suggest modifications to your work environment.
Joint Injections - Joint injections may be appropriate in some cases. Injections deliver anti-inflammatory or lubricating medications to limit joint pain and swelling. Some common joint injections include corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid and prolotherapy, but your doctor will help you determine which injection, if any, is right for you.
Request an AppointmentIf you're experiencing foot or ankle pain that doesn't get better with more conservative methods, such as rest, ice, compression, elevation and over-the-counter pain medicine, your orthopedic or podiatry specialist may recommend that you consider having surgery. If surgery is recommended, your surgeon will discuss the next steps to help you prepare for the procedure. Foot and ankle procedures a doctor might recommend include:
These surgeries can improve the appearance of the foot or ankle, help reduce pain, prevent worsening conditions or deformity and improve mobility. These procedures are also long-lasting - as many as 90% of total ankle replacement implants last at least a decade.
Start My Quiz Request an AppointmentPatient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedures or treatment.
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