Foot and ankle care
Our foot and ankle specialists provide expert, cutting-edge care to relieve foot and ankle pain through non-invasive treatments, physical therapy, medication, foot and ankle surgery, or a combination of treatment options.
When it’s painful to stand on your own two feet, our experienced, orthopedic care team will create a treatment plan that will help you get upright again. From recent injuries to chronic conditions, you’ll receive treatment and support from a care team that’s committed to easing your pain and promoting whole-body health.
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Treatment for foot and ankle pain
Most foot and ankle pain can be addressed through non-surgical treatments, but surgery may be necessary for complex or severe injuries. Your foot and ankle specialists will discuss your symptoms with you, evaluate the health of your foot or ankle, and recommend the best treatment options to get you back on your feet again. Your foot and ankle care plan may include treatments such as:
- physical therapy, massage or home exercises
- shoe orthotics
- braces, casts or walking boots
- medications including steroid injections
- surgery
Common foot and ankle conditions
The foot and ankle include some of the most complex joints in your body, and there are many injuries and conditions that cause pain and limit mobility. Here are some of the most common:
- Tendon and ligament disorders
- Achilles tendinitis or tendon rupture
- Sports injuries
- Lisfranc injuries
- Arthritis
- Cartilage injures
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Painful flat or high arched feet
- Ankle sprain or instability
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- Plantar fasciitis
- Foot and ankle fracture
- Stress fractures to the foot
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Reviewed by: Andrew Houghton, MD, CAQ, orthopedic physician
First published: 11/4/2020
Last reviewed: 11/4/2020