Treatments for Ankle & Foot Pain in Kansas City
Ankle & Foot
About Ankle & Foot Pain
The foot and ankle are complex structures with multiple joints, strong ligaments and important muscles & tendons that give us the ability to walk, run, climb and jump
Foot and ankle injuries can be debilitating because of the restricted ability to bear weight that the patient experiences.
Our Services
Ligament Injuries
Common acute ligament injuries include ankle sprains and Lisfranc or mid-foot sprains.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Injections
- Removable walking boot
- Custom orthotics
- Braces
- Physical therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Ankle lateral ligament reconstruction
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Percutaneous fixation
- Lisfranc internal fixation
Fractures
Fractures and dislocations can occur to one of the many bones found in the foot and ankle. Injuries include stress fractures, Lisfranc injuries, metatarsal fractures, and toe fractures.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Cast
- Crutches
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
- Bracing
- Removable walking boot
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Open reduction internal fixation
- Lisfranc internal fixation
- Fracture repair
Tendon Injuries
Common tendon injuries include achilles tendon tears, peroneal tendon tears, and tendon strains.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Joint injections
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Bracing
- Physical therapy
- Rest
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Achilles tendon repair
Peroneal tendon repair
Osteoarthritis
Ankle arthritis can affect any of the body’s joints including the ankle joint, subtalar joint, the midfoot, forefoot or the toes.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Weight loss
- Joint injections
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Bracing
- Orthotics
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Fusion
- Total ankle replacement
Tendon Issues
Common issues include insertional achilles tendinitis, non-insertional achilles tendinitis, and flat foot.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Orthotics
- Bracing
- Physical therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Achilles reconstruction
- Tendon transfers
- Flatfoot reconstruction
- Fusions
Chronic Ankle Sprains
Any ankle sprain that has lasted more than a few months should be evaluated as there may be associated issues including tendon tears and cartilage lesions of the talus.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Bracing
- Physical Therapy
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Ankle arthroscopy
Deformity
Common deformities of the foot include Hallux Valgus (Bunions) and Hammertoes.
Pediatric
The most common chronic pediatric issues include Accessory Navicular and Sever’s Disease, both of which can be treated by our foot and ankle specialist.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Orthotics
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Accessory navicular excision
Related Physicians
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