Foot and Ankle Arthritis

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Arthritis in the foot and ankle can make everyday activities, like walking or climbing stairs, incredibly painful. The human foot is a complex structure containing 28 bones and over 30 joints, making it highly susceptible to joint disease. Whether you are dealing with osteoarthritis (wear and tear), rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis from a previous injury, the most common symptoms include chronic pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected joints.

Conservative Care Options We believe in starting with conservative, non-surgical approaches whenever possible to help you manage pain and improve joint function. Our team may recommend:

Custom Orthotics and Bracing: To support the foot, limit the motion of arthritic joints, and reduce pain when walking.
Injection Therapy: Corticosteroid or specialized injections to help reduce inflammation and provide significant, localized pain relief.
Footwear Modifications: Recommending shoes with rocker-bottom soles to reduce stress on your foot and ankle joints.

Advanced Surgical Management Because arthritis is a progressive condition, conservative treatments may eventually become less effective as the disease advances. If conservative measures no longer provide relief, our practice offers advanced surgical and non-surgical care for foot and ankle conditions.

We are highly proficient in comprehensive foot and ankle surgery, including advanced foot and ankle arthritis management. By combining leading-edge surgical techniques with a unique and precise approach to biomechanics, we provide patient-centered care designed to restore your mobility and improve your quality of life. Depending on the severity and location of your arthritis, our surgical options—such as joint fusion or joint replacement—can eliminate bone-on-bone friction and significantly reduce your chronic pain.

Don't let joint pain dictate your lifestyle. If you are struggling with foot or ankle arthritis, please call our office today at 616-846-3400 to schedule a consultation and discuss a personalized treatment plan.