Western Orthopaedics - Ankle and Foot - Resources from our Physicians

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• Information Directly from our Doctors

• Questions & Answers about Plantar Fasciitis

  Definition:
  Heel spur, heel pain     
  
  Symptoms:
  Heel pain, especially in morning.
  
  Treatment:
  Physical therapy, Orthotics, Night Splint, cortisone injection, Shockwave treatment, surgery
  
  If left untreated:
  Patient can expect continued pain, difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time.
  
  Rehabilitation process:
  4-6 weeks of physical therapy.
  
  

• Questions & Answers about Ankle Instability

  Definition:
  Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring “giving way” of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains.     
  
  Symptoms:
  Ankle pain, weakness, and swelling.  Ankle gives out.
  
  Treatment:
  Physical therapy, Bracing, Surgery.
  
  If left untreated:
  Continued pain, arthritis
  
  Rehabilitation process:
  4-8 weeks of physical therapy.
   

• Questions & Answers about Hallux Valgus

  Definition:
  Bunion
  
  Symptoms:
  Pain with shoewear, big toe pushing into other toes, big bump on side of big toe
  
  Treatment:
  Shoewear modification, orthotics, surgery
  
  If left untreated:
  Continued pain, development of hammertoes, arthritis
  
  Rehabilitation process:
  No specific rehab.