FOOT & ANKLE

ORTHOPEDICS

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

Foot health plays an important part in your overall physical condition and can affect many other areas of your body. Whether you’re facing routine issues or complex problems the specialists in MPOWERHealth’s Physician Network can formulate a plan to help you get back on your feet.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Problems with your feet and ankles can be painful and limit your mobility. From injuries to chronic conditions, we have a team of experts to help you heal. Although this list isn’t exhaustive, many of the common foot related symptoms include:

Bruising and pain to the touch
Decreased range of motion
Difficulty with certain shoe wear
Difficulty walking or bearing weight
Frequent giving way or rolling of the ankle
Swelling and inflammation

CONDITIONS WE TREAT

MPOWERHealth’s network of of Foot & Ankle Specialists are recognized leaders in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions. Common foot and ankle issues that may be addressed include:

Achilles tendon rupture or tendonitis
Arthritis
Bunions
Deformities
Flat feet or other arch problems
Heel spurs
Plantar fasciitis
Foot and ankle injury
Stiffness or swelling
Wound care

NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS

Specialists with the MPOWERHealth network will explore and recommend non-surgical options before considering more invasive procedures. These proven methods often include:

Corrective shoes
Custom foot orthotic supports
Exercise regimens and stretches
Immobilization
Over-the-counter and/or prescription medications
Targeted injections

FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY

If and when less invasive treatments are ineffective, MPOWERHealth’s Physician Network can call on specialists with training in proven surgical techniques to treat foot and ankle conditions. These options include:

Arthroscopy – Arthroscopy uses a very small camera s and other tools to view and treat several ankle conditions. These procedures can help alleviate pain while helping you regain your range of motion. Arthroscopy is often an outpatient procedure, meaning you won’t have to plan for a stay in the hospital and will be able to return home afterwards.
Bunionectomy – Bunions can lead to pain and difficulty in shoe wear and limit movement and mobility. Repairing or removing this area of your toe will decrease pain and discomfort while helping you regain your mobility.

Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery – New techniques continually allow for smaller incisions and often quicker recovery times, allowing you to regain mobility and return to normal with less time spent convalescing.
Reconstruction of the forefoot and hindfoot – these procedures can help to realign and stabilize the foot and ankle, addressing issues caused by arthritis or the effects injuries and trauma.
Total Ankle Replacement – An artificial ankle joint may be recommended to address debilitating arthritis of the ankle joint, this artificial joint can help to reduce pain and discomfort while helping the patient regain mobility.

MPOWER Health’s fully integrated network ensures your surgeon and care team will stay on the same page, helping you prepare and progress through your treatment plan so that you may reach your goals through the best possible outcome

INJURY PREVENTION

Talk to your physician about how to prevent foot and ankle problems. Your physician will offer education, including exercise plans and footwear recommendations to help avoid later problems.