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What Is Podiatry?
Podiatry is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Podiatrists are trained to manage everything from common foot pain to complex deformities and surgical conditions, helping patients restore mobility and improve their quality of life.
Symptoms of Foot & Ankle Problems
Board-certified podiatrists at our center provide expert care for patients experiencing:
- Persistent foot or ankle pain
- Swelling, redness, or stiffness in the feet/ankles
- Heel pain or plantar fasciitis
- Bunions or hammertoes
- Flat feet or high arches
- Diabetic foot complications (ulcers, infections)
- Difficulty walking or imbalance
- Sports injuries (sprains, fractures, Achilles tendon issues)
Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis begins with a thorough review of your medical history and a detailed physical examination of the feet and lower extremities. Diagnostic tools may include:
- X-rays to detect fractures and deformities
- MRI or CT scans for soft tissue injuries
- Ultrasound to assess tendons and ligaments
- Gait analysis to evaluate walking and posture
- Vascular testing for circulation issues in diabetic or elderly patients
Surgical Treatments We Provide
Our podiatry team offers a full spectrum of non-surgical and surgical treatments to restore foot and ankle health, including:
- Medications for pain, inflammation, and infection
- Custom orthotics and shoe inserts
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises
- Wound care for diabetic foot ulcers
- Ingrown toenail treatment and nail surgery
- Corticosteroid injections for heel or joint pain
- Minimally invasive bunion and hammertoe surgery
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- Sports injury management and prevention programs
Common Conditions We Treat
We specialize in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery, which often results in:
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Bunions and hammertoes
- Flat feet and arch disorders
- Ankle sprains and fractures
- Ingrown toenails
- Corns, calluses, and warts
- Diabetic foot complications
- Achilles tendonitis and ruptures
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
Related Services
- Diabetic Foot Care & Education
- Sports Medicine & Injury Prevention
- Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Podiatry
- Vascular & Circulation Testing