Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Care
Foot and ankle injuries can be debilitating to your quality of life, whether they are the result of arthritis, sports injury or congenital deformities. Our orthopedics team provides care for a wide spectrum of lower extremity and foot and ankle conditions from the common to the complex.
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What are foot and ankle injuries?
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Foot and ankle injuries refer to any trauma that happens to the foot or ankle. These injuries can happen during sports, exercise or daily activities, including at the workplace. Many types of injury and trauma can affect the foot and ankle area, including:
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Ankle pain, injuries or fractures
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Complex fractures of the foot and ankle
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Foot pain, injuries and fractures
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Lisfranc joint injury to the middle of the foot
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Sports-related injuries
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Stress fractures
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Work-related lower extremity injuries
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Our team offers diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services across a variety of foot and ankle injuries and conditions, including:
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Acute injuries, including sports-related injuries
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Arthritis and other chronic or degenerative conditions
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Bunions
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Congenital disorders
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Foot deformities
Foot and ankle injury diagnosis and screening
Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to determine the extent of your foot or ankle injury or condition. During the exam, your doctor may evaluate:
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Range of motion
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Tender areas on your foot and ankle
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Whether pain is associated with certain positions
Your doctor may also recommend imaging tests to evaluate the nature of your injury. Those tests may include:
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CT scan to examine the joint structure
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Ultrasound to view ligaments and tendons
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X-ray to identify or rule out broken bones
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to view soft tissue in the foot and ankle
Foot and ankle injury treatment
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Treatment for foot and ankle injuries may include at-home therapies such as exercises, ice or heat application. It could also include physical therapy, medication or surgery. Your care team will determine the best treatment after careful evaluation of your condition. Our specialists offer the most advanced surgical options to address foot and ankle conditions, including:
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Achilles tendon repair
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Ankle arthroscopy
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Bunion treatment
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Cartilage restoration
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Foot and ankle reconstruction
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Fracture treatment
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Hammertoe treatment
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Nerve decompression
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Sports medicine arthroscopy
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Total ankle replacement
To schedule an appointment, call 620-792-4383.
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