Ease Foot Pain With Orthopedic Solutions

Foot pain can affect bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves from the back of the leg, past the heel, through the midfoot and down to the ball of the foot behind the toes. Orthopedic foot doctors use a wide variety of treatments to address common foot conditions such as fractures, sprains, heel spurs, tendonitis, flat feet, diabetic foot complications, and more.

Foot procedures offered at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington range from practical lifestyle changes to orthopedic surgery. Effective foot treatments can include nonsurgical foot pain solutions such as:

• Rest or reduction in athletic activity
• Ice packs
• Pain medication
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Immobilization
• Physical therapy
• Injections
• Orthotic devices or insoles
• Braces or splints
• Ultrasound therapy
• Shockwave therapy

Surgical procedures to treat painful foot conditions may include:

• Calcaneal fracture fixation (percutaneous screw fixation or open reduction with internal fixation)
• Debridement of Achilles tendon
• Repair ruptured Achilles tendon (open surgery or percutaneous surgery)
• Achilles SutureBridge to repair chronic Achilles calcific tendonitis
• Lateral column lengthening to correct low arch or flatfoot
• Jones fracture fixation
• Lisfranc fracture fixation
• Plantar fascia release or plantar fascia injection
• Lengthening calf muscles (gastrocnemius recession)

Every case involving foot pain is different, so a complete assessment and diagnosis by your orthopedic foot specialist should be completed before discussing treatment options. Call Baylor Scott & White – Arlington at 855-41-ORTHO to make an appointment with our experienced foot and ankle team.