Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle issues can range from acute injuries like fractures, sprains, and tears to chronic conditions like tendonitis or arthritis. You may also need care for your foot health related to another condition that starts outside of the musculoskeletal system, such as gout or diabetes.
Our doctors are trained and have extensive experience in the conservative and operative treatment of multiple conditions involving the foot and ankle. We strive to provide a speedy recovery so that you can return to normal activities.
Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tears and Pain
- Ankle Sprains
- Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Bone Spurs
- Bunions and Bunionette Deformity
- Claw Toe
- Charcot Foot
- Diabetic Foot
- Flat Feet (Pronation)
- Fractures & Broken Bones
- Hammer Toe
- Heel Pain
- High Arches
- Ingrown Toenail
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sesamoiditis
- Sprains and Strains
- Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Tendon Tears
- Tumors and Cysts of the Foot and Ankle
Non-Surgical Care
The vast majority of foot and ankle conditions can be treated without surgery. Our team will create a personalized plan using options like medication, injections, and orthotics. We also emphasize injury prevention and education regarding exercise and proper footwear.
- Braces
- Injections
- Medications
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthotics
- Physical Therapy
- PRP Therapy
- Stem Cell Therapy
Surgical Treatments
Surgery may be needed for severe deformities, neuromas, or trauma in your foot or ankle. Our doctors have experience in a range of surgical options for even the most complex injuries.
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening - This procedure treats problems with the Achilles tendon, such as chronic tendonitis or a contracted Achilles tendon. It creates a series of cuts in the tendon to allow it to stretch out.
- Ankle Replacement - During this procedure, your surgeon removes damaged portions of the ankle and implants an artificial ankle joint made of metal and plastic components. The new joint will help reduce pain and restore mobility to the ankle.
- Arthroscopy – Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to identify and treat problems in your ankle. Your surgeon can access your ankle without creating a large incision.
- Bunion Correction - A bunion is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. During correction surgery, portions of bone are removed, and the bones of the foot and toe are aligned properly, eliminating the bump on the inner side of the foot.
- Bunionectomy - During this procedure, your surgeon will remove excess bone and then shift your toe into the right alignment. It is often performed with regional anesthesia, instead of general anesthesia that puts you to sleep.
- Bunionette Deformity Correction – A bunionette is a bony bump on the outside of the foot at the base of your fifth toe. During this procedure, your surgeon realigns and removes excess bone to eliminate the bump and give your foot a more natural shape.
- Cheilectomy – You may need surgery to relieve symptoms of a stiff big toe, called hallux rigidus, by removing bony growths on the toe’s main joint. This procedure improves joint movement and works best in those with less severe arthritis.
- Debridement of the Achilles Tendon - This outpatient procedure repairs a damaged Achilles tendon to reduce or stop pain. During the procedure, injured and scarred tissue is removed.
- Excision Surgery - During this outpatient procedure, the physician removes a mass or cyst that has formed beneath the skin of the foot.
- Fracture Fixation - This procedure is used to correct a fracture of one or more of the bones of the foot. Your surgeon stabilizes the bones with hardware to allow them to heal properly.
- Fusion Surgery – Fusion procedures fuse bones together in the foot to correct deformities and relieve pain. You may have fusion surgery in the midfoot or in the area where your foot connects to your ankle.
- Kinder Procedure – Some people have an unneeded bone on the inner side of the foot called the accessory navicular. This outpatient procedure removes the accessory navicular bone.
- Osteotomy – Osteotomy procedures cut or modify bone in the foot to reshape the foot and relieve symptoms of conditions like flat foot, fallen arch, or claw toe.
- Plantar Fascia Release – This outpatient procedure cuts part of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that supports your foot’s arch. By partially cutting this tissue, it releases tension and allows the tendon to lengthen.
- Tarsal Tunnel Decompression – The tibial nerve passes through a space called the tarsal tunnel, which is just behind the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle. This surgical procedure relieves pressure on the tibial nerve.