Care for Foot and Ankle Pain
The average person walks more than 100,000 miles in a lifetime, so it’s no surprise that the feet and ankles are some of the most frequently injured areas of the body.
One of the most common causes of foot and ankle pain is arthritis (including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), a breakdown in cartilage that results in inflammation, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Usually, arthritis comes with the wear and tear of age, though a sudden and traumatic injury such as a torn ligament or ankle sprain can cause the condition later. Left untreated, the nagging pain can become excruciating, making it difficult to lead an active life.
Relief Starts Here
With a broad range of nonsurgical treatments along with more than 900 foot and ankle surgeries performed each year, the orthopedic specialists at AtlantiCare’s Musculoskeletal Institute can often reduce or eliminate pain and restore maximum mobility.
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat
Just some of our specialties include:
- Achilles tears
- Bone or heel spurs
- Bunions or corns
- Bursitis
- Clubfoot
- Diabetic foot
- Hammer Toe
- Heel spurs
- Fractures
- Gout
- Morton’s neuroma
- Osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or traumatic arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sports injuries
- Sprained ankle
- Stress fractures
- Tendonitis
- Tendon rupture
Getting You Back on Your Feet Faster
We always begin by listening to understand exactly what you’re dealing with and how it’s impacting your life. Then together, we’ll find the best solution for your pain, which may include nonsurgical options such as modifying footwear, an exercise program and/or medication.
Sometimes, though, surgery may be your most effective treatment option. At AtlantiCare, our surgeons perform nearly 60 different types of foot and ankle procedures, including ankle replacement surgery. We use the latest, minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, which often offer significantly less pain, a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to your life.