Saint Francis Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery
Section of Podiatry/Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot and ankle problems are commonly encountered in the pediatric and adult population. Foot and ankle issues can range from simple injuries to complicated and severe limb threatening deformities. Our podiatric surgeons are highly trained, highly knowledgeable clinicians, skilled in treating any problem that you may have with your foot or ankle. While many conditions may resolve with short-term conservative (non-operative) care, some will require surgery to alleviate pain, correct a deformity, or heal from an injury.
In addition, Saint Francis Hospital is home to the Saint Francis Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, where residents undergo 3 years of intensive training in the surgical management of simple and complex reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, which also includes trauma surgery, deformity correction, sports medicine, and advanced surgical training in limb preservation. Our podiatric attendings are highly involved in resident training, research, and lecture throughout the country on foot and ankle surgery.
Saint Francis Hospital podiatric physicians and surgeons treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Achilles tendon ruptures / Achilles tendinitis
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Ankle sprains
- Ankle Fractures
- Bunion correction
- Cavus foot correction (high arch)
- Charcot Deformity
- Diabetic Foot care
- Digital (toe) deformities
- Dislocations of the foot and ankle
- Flat feet (Pes planus) – Pediatric and Adult
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Infection of the foot and/or ankle, including cellulitis, osteomyelitis (bone infection), and septic arthritis (joint infection)
- Ingrown toenails
- Joint fusion surgery (Arthrodesis)
- Joint instability
- Joint pain (arthritis)
- Joint replacement surgery
- Ligament injuries (sprains of the foot and ankle)
- Nerve disorders, including entrapment (Tarsal tunnel syndrome)
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain syndrome)
- Rheumatoid foot and other joint disorders
- Sports medicine
- Tendinitis, tendon tear or rupture
- Wound care