Podiatric Surgery
About Podiatric medicine and surgery
You’ll find foot and ankle care experts at the Hospital of Saint Rapahel ready to help with the medical or surgical treatment of your feet. Physicians who deliver this kind of treatment generally fall into two groups: podiatric surgeons (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or DPM) and orthopediic surgeons (medical doctors or MDs). Podiatric surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) are specifically trained and dedicated to the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders.
Disease, injury and improper footwear can result in serious foot and ankle problems. Saint Raphael’s board-certified podiatric surgeons specialize in reconstructive surgery, trauma, as well as diabetic foot and ankle limb salvage. Podiatric medicine and surgery encompasses treatment for all bone, skin and soft-tissue conditions of the foot and ankle such as:
- Bunions
- Hammer toes
- Neuromas
- Nerve pain
- Flat feet/ high arches
- Revision surgery
- Orthotic supports
- Corns and calluses
- Infections
- Sprains/Ankle instability
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Fractures and trauma
- Charcot Reconstruction
- Joint replacement
- Joint reconstruction
- Heel pain
- Bone spurs
- Arthritic foot care
- Diabetic foot care
- Ingrown and fungus nails
- Growths and tumors
- Wounds and ulcers
- Warts and skin conditions
- Laser surgery
Page last updated on Oct. 14, 2010