Ankle and foot surgeons (podiatrists) provide expert diagnosis and treatment for sprains, strains, and broken bones in the foot or the ankle. Podiatrists are extensively and specifically trained in treating the many intricate structures and systems of the lower leg and foot including circulatory, neurological, epidermal, and musculoskeletal (bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves).
Common Podiatric Conditions
- Achilles Tendon
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Athlete’s Foot
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Corns and Calluses
- Charcot Foot/Charcot Joint
- Flat Feet
- Heel Spurs
- Hyperhidrosis
- Ingrown Toenails
- Metatarsalgia: Sharp, burning, or aching pain in the ball of the foot that worsens when flexing the foot, walking, or standing can
- Neuromas
- Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ankle Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
- Lateral ankle instability
- Toe Problems: When the muscles, ligaments, or tendons surrounding the toes contract or bend into unnatural positions, the toes can become crooked or curled under. Some of the most common toe problems we treat are hammertoe, mallet toe, and claw toe.
- Turf Toe: Often occurring in field sports, this joint sprain at the base of the big toe is typically caused by the toe being bent upward forcefully.
- Warts
If you are experiencing a problem involving your foot, ankle, or lower leg, contact us. We are experienced in treating all manners of conditions affecting the intricate structures of the foot and are keenly aware of the delicate nature that many foot and ankle injuries involve.