Introduction
Our feet and ankles not only help us walk from one place to another, they support the entire weight of our bodies whenever we stand up. That's why a foot problem -- whether it's caused by an injury, bunion, ingrown nail, callus, diabetes, deformity or improper shoe fit -- can be so debilitating and painful.
Now there's one place you can go for expert diagnoses, treatment and rehabilitative care of all foot, ankle and lower extremity problems. Foot&AnkleONE, a division of Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE), is the area's leading provider of foot care for infants, children and adults.
Whether you need corrective surgery, periodic toenail trimming, or diabetic foot care and education, the specialists at Foot&AnkleONE offer prompt, cost-effective treatment to help you get back on your feet.
We even provide on-site pedorthist services for those having problems related to improper shoe fit. A pedorthist is a certified professional who fits and modifies shoes and makes special shoe inserts, or orthotics.
Among the many foot and ankle conditions commonly treated at Foot&AnkleONE are:
- Insensitive (numb) feet
- Diabetic ulcers
- Hammertoes, claw toes, mallet toes
- Bunions
- Corns or calluses
- Plantar warts
- Heel pain
- Metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)
- Morton's neuroma
- Athlete's foot
- Ingrown toenails
- Shoe problems
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle deformitites
- Clubfoot
- Foot trauma
- Athletic injuries
To learn more about common foot problems, select from the following:
corns / bunions / heel pain / hammer toe
Don't let a foot or ankle problem keep you in pain. See the foot care specialists at Foot&AnkleONE, and take your first step to better health.
Meet the team that cares for you
At Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE) and Foot&AnkleONE, we work together as a team, rather than as individual orthopaedic practices.
You will find a comprehensive array of medical specialists -- anesthesiologists, surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers and a podiatrist -- all working together to determine the best possible course of treatment for each patient.
Whether you need surgery, non-surgical interventions or referral to a different subspecialist, you can count on ONE to do what's right for you.
Special care for diabetic foot problems
If you have diabetes, regular visits to Foot&AnkleONE can help keep you on your feet. Research has shown that diabetics who receive frequent foot inspections, self-help education and, when needed, special shoes can reduce their risk of serious complications, such as ulcer formation, gangrene and amputation, by up to 50 percent.
To help lower your risk, Foot&AnkleONE has developed an extensive educational and preventive care program for patients with insensitive feet -- a condition that's often caused by diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) or poor circulation.
In addition to receiving thorough foot exams, patients in this program are taught the signs of serious foot problems and how to avoid them. By learning how to wash and inspect your feet daily, what types of foot-wear to avoid and how to cut your toenails, you can significantly decrease your risk of developing a problem.
A healthy solution for problem toenails and calluses
To help older adults, individuals with diabetes and others who have trouble caring for problem toenails or calluses, Foot&AnkleONE offers a low-cost pedicure program. This program is designed to care for your needs in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.
Our clinical staff is not only specially trained to perform these services but is also an excellent source of information on foot care. We can provide information on selecting proper footwear and other things you can do to keep your feet healthy.
What if surgery is necessary?
At Foot&AnkleONE, we emphasize conservative (non-operative) treatment and patient education. However, if surgery becomes necessary, you can be assured that we'll fully explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have.
Most foot and ankle surgeries can be performed at our outpatient facility, SurgeryONE, by a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon without the need for general anesthesia. As a general rule, outpatient surgery helps reduce cost and speeds up the recovery time for most patients.
The road to recovery
Depending on the nature of your foot problem, you may be involved in a comprehensive rehabilitation program through Foot&AnkleONE. We offer a full continuum of care for our patients, including treatment for acute, subacute and chronic conditions, as well as work reconditioning.
To help you get back on your feet, your individualized treatment plan might include flexibility and strengthening exercises, hands-on treatment to improve soft tissue mobility, or posture and body mechanics training.
Throughout the rehabilitation process, your Foot&AnkleONE physician will work closely with physical therapists to monitor your progress. By the time you complete the program, you should not only have better foot and ankle function, but also have the knowledge and skills you need to avoid problems in the future.
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