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Our Specialties
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THE POPULATION IS AGING
Aside from the result of years of use and neglect, the foot is also a locus site for age-related diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, gout, osteoporosis and circulatory disorders.
SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES ARE PROLIFERATING
With the current medical and social focus on fitness comes an increase in foot and ankle injuries, fungal infections and heel pains.
SPORTS INJURIES
Repetitive injuries or overuse injuries are often caused by structural imbalances. The use of orthotic devices can often correct these imbalances without surgery and can also improve athletic performance in both competitive and recreational athletes.
DIABETES MELLITUS
Twenty percent of hospitalized diabetics are admitted for foot problems. Delayed treatment can lead to complications with catastrophic results; each year there are over 50,000 lower extremity amputations. 50-75% of diabetic amputations are preventable with improved patient education and a specialized approach to diabetic foot care.
DIABETIC FOOT CARE
Foot problems are the number one reason for hospitalization and amputation among diabetics. Because of numbness and poor circulation, even minor problems like corns and calluses can quickly threaten limbs.
Early intervention and preventative care could eliminate 50-75% diabetic lower extremity amputations.
ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Advanced fiberoptic technology and specially designed surgical instruments allow for direct examination of the ankle joint. Using this technology, diagnosis and surgical arthroscopy for degenerative arthritis, synovial problems, bone spurs, cartilagenous fragments and torn ligaments can be performed, as well as repair and reconstruction of ankle ligaments. This technique causes less trauma due to the small incisions, allowing for better healing.
FRACTURES AND SPRAINS
Fractures and sprains are common ankle and foot injuries sustained in patients' active lives. These problems are diagnosed with radiographs, CT scans and MRIs. Treatment includes cast immobilization, soft, plaster or fiberglass, splinting, physical therapy and surgical management, including internal and external fixation.
CHILDREN'S PODIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS
While children's bones are forming, they can be easily influenced. This makes it beneficial to seek treatment as soon as possible so that problems like toeing in and collapsed arches can be treated by methods other than surgery.
ORTHOTICS
Orthotics are prescription, custom-made inserts which provide biomechanical control of the foot. They are functional and accommodative depending on the needs of the patient, including age, activity, bone structure, joint motion and other factors. Orthotics can prevent further deformity in feet and work in conjunction with surgical management.
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