What Is Foot and Ankle Care?
Better health starts from the ground up. Northwestern Medicine foot and ankle experts can help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Foot and Ankle Conditions
Your foot and ankle are made up of 26 small bones. They’re powered by nerves, tendons, muscles and ligaments, and connected by joints.
Pain in this area can be caused by a variety of factors:
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Inflammation or scar tissue
- Nerve damage
- Arthritis
- Neuromuscular deformities or imbalances
Foot and ankle conditions may also be related to other medical conditions.
Get Back on Your Feet
Northwestern Medicine orthopaedic experts use leading-edge treatments, including the latest minimally invasive procedures, to help you walk away from pain and regain function. From evaluation to rehabilitation, skilled orthopaedic teams will guide you step-by-step through treatment options tailored to your needs and goals.
Impaired foot and ankle function can have a major effect on your health and lifestyle. Consult a Northwestern Medicine physician for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Conditions
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Cartilage Damage
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Athlete's Ankle)
- Anterior Talofibular Ligament Injury
- Bimalleolar Fracture
- Bone Spurs
- Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
- Calcaneofibular Ligaments
- Calcaneus Fracture
- Cavovarus Foot
- Cavus Foot
- Chronic Ankle Sprain
- Flat Feet
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Hammer Toe
- Heel Spur
- Jones Fracture
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture
- Medial Malleolar Fracture
- Morton's Neuroma
- Nerve-Related Problems
- Neuromuscular Deformities
- Osteochondral Lesion of Talus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Ankle Pain
- Posterior Tibialis Tendon Insufficiency
- Posterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture
- Posterior Tibialis Tendon Tear
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sports Injury
- Sprains
- Tendon Injuries
- Traumatic Injuries
- Trimalleolar Fracture
Treatments
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Akin Procedure
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty
- Ankle Osteotomy
- Ankle Replacement
- Bunionectomy
- Calcaneal Osteotomy
- Cartilage Transfer
- Chondrocyte Implantation
- Gastrocnemius Recession
- Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Metatarsal Phalangeal (MTP) Joint Arthrodesis
- Microfracture
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation Metatarsal – Unilateral
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction
Looking for a Second Opinion?
It's vital that you're comfortable with your treatment decision and have confidence in your doctor. For these reasons, a second opinion with another specialist can help you make smart treatment decisions.
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