Foot & Ankle
Learn all about the foot and ankle, which provides support and stability to the whole human body
About the Foot & Ankle
Providing support and stability to the whole body, most foot and ankle problems are caused by overuse and improper footwear, but can also be caused by arthritis and birth defects. The foot is a strong but delicate structure composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Common foot problems include foot and ankle arthritis, diabetic foot problems, heel pain, bunions, and hammertoes.
At Arthritis & Sports, Dr. Sabina Malhotra and Dr. Sriya Babu treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. They approach care for their patients in a conservative and preventative manner by initially using non-operative techniques, such as foot and ankle core strengthening, activity modification, and addressing any biomechanical concerns. In prolonged cases where non-operative techniques are unsuccessful, surgical options are then considered.
Some of the Foot & Ankle Conditions Treated by Arthritis & Sports
Achilles Tendon Injuries and Pain
Adult Acquired Flatfoot
Ankle Sprains
Bone Spurs
Bunions
Charcot Foot
Chronic Sprains and Instability
Congenital Malformations (Foot Birth Defects)
Corns and Calluses
Deformities of the Foot and Ankle
Digit Dislocations
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Foot and Ankle Fractures / Trauma
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Gait Issues
Haglund's Deformity
Hallux Rigidus
Hammer Toe
Heel Pain
Ingrown Toenails
Limb Salvage
Lower Extremity Deformity Correction
Neuromas and Nerve Pain
Osteomyelitis
Pain Management
Pediatric Flatfoot and Foot Pain
Peroneal Tendon Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Puncture Wounds
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sesamoiditis/Sesamoid Injury
Sprains and Strains
Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Tendonitis
Traumatic Injuries
Turf Toe
Some of the Non-Surgical Foot & Ankle Treatments Provided by Arthritis & Sports
Activity Modification
Anti-Inflammatory Medication
Braces
Evaluation for Orthotics
Footwear Modification and Education
Gait Evaluations
Homeopathic Treatments
Injections
Prosthetics
Regenerative Therapies, including: PRP, Viscosupplementation, Regenerative Injections
Splints
Taping and Strapping
Some of the Surgical Foot & Ankle Procedures Performed by Arthritis & Sports
Bunion and Hammer Toe Repair
Diabetic Foot Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fusions
Foot Hardware Removal
Grafting
Heel Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction
Reconstructive Surgery