Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot and Ankle Pain
The foot is a complex and unique structure. It is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons. Complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the right position and moving together. Given these intricacies, it is not surprising that most people will experience some problem with their feet at some time in their lives.
When people experience problems with their feet, like any part of the body, it often affects daily activities and quality of life. Women who wear high heel shoes, athletes, and diabetics need to pay close attention to the health of their feet.
The ankle is made up of two joints and three bones. It is a very complex structure. This part of the foot and ankle is responsible for the up and down and side to side movements of the foot, without which, we wouldn’t be able to walk, ride a bike, or drive a car – many of the actions we perform each day.
Foot and Ankle pain can develop after injury or as a result of a chronic condition, such as arthritis.
Signs of Foot and Ankle Problems Can Be Any of the Following:
- Weakness and instability
- Difficulty or pain when walking
- Pain on the outer side of the ankle
- Arthritis in the ankle
- Stiffness, swelling, and tenderness
We can evaluate and help plan effective treatment for occasional or chronic pain. If pain is a persistent or long-lasting problem in your everyday life, you shouldn’t wait a minute longer.
If you or a loved one is suffering from Foot and Ankle pain, call Baylor Scott & White Sports Surgery Center at The Star at 972.668.5911 to schedule a consultation today.
- Heel pain
- Heel spurs
- Joint disease
- Ligament tears, where the ligament that connects the bones in the foot tears
- Neurologic diseases effecting the foot and ankle including strokes and foot drop
- Neuromas
- Osteoarthritis
- Peroneal injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Residual compartment syndromes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Strains
- Tendonitis
- Turf toe, a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the first toe
Foot & Ankle Conditions Treated Include
- Achilles tendon rupture, if overstretched (typically in sports), the tendon connecting your heel bone to the back of your calf can tear
- All foot and ankle deformities, including low and high arches
- Ankle instability
- Ankle osteoarthritis
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Bone spurs
- Bunions
- Cartilage injury, caused by wear and tear, this type of injury can lead to osteoarthritis
- Charcot foot
- Charcot-Marie Tooth disease
- Claw and hammer toes
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Diabetic ulcers
- Dislocations
- Foot pain associated with flat feet, heel pain, and tarsal coalition
- Fractures
- Great toe pain