Conditions We Treat
At Complete Foot and Ankle Specialists, we take care of all of your foot and ankle needs for Bellefontaine,
Springfield, and London, OH patients. Our services range from basic primary care to foot and ankle
reconstruction and traumatic injury repair. Furthermore, custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, and
help with your foot and
ankle pain. Our physicians are fully trained in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery and some of the
conditions we treat are listed below:
Adult and pediatric flatfoot
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet
are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches.
Ankle sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in
one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle
sprains could develop into long-term problems.
Arthritic conditions
Arthritis is an inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an
increase in the fluid in the joints.
Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete’s foot is often spread in places where people go
barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools.
Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe
to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.
Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction
from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and
calluses on the soles of the feet
Diabetic foot examinations
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of
damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal.
Foot and ankle fractures
A broken ankle or broken foot is a common injury. You may experience a broken ankle or broken foot during a car
crash or from a simple misstep. The seriousness of a broken ankle or broken foot varies. Fractures can range
from tiny cracks in your bones to shattering breaks that pierce your skin.
Foot deformities
Alterations or deviations from normal shape or size which result in a disfigurement of the foot.
Fungal nails
Nail fungus is a fungal infection in one or more of your nails. An infection with nail fungus may begin as a
white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.
Gout
Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at
the base of the big toe.
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle
joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
Heel pain
Symptoms that may occur with heel pain include redness and swelling of the skin, and swelling, bruising,
tenderness, stiffness, and weakness of the foot. In addition, numbness of the heel can occur. Some people may
report difficulty walking.
Heel spurs
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice
can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
Ingrown nails
An ingrown toenail is a common condition in which the corner or side of one of your toenails grows into the soft
flesh of that toe. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. An ingrown toenail
usually affects your big toe.
Ligament injury
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that attach one bone to another. If a ligament is torn, you may experience
pain, swelling and a feeling of instability.
Nail deformities
Nail abnormalities are problems with the color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails.
Neuromas
Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your
third and fourth toes. Morton’s neuroma may feel as if you are standing on a pebble in your shoe or on a fold in
your sock.
Tendon tears and strains
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. It
also is the most frequently ruptured tendon, usually as a result of a sports injury.
Total Ankle Replacements
Ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged articular surfaces of
the human ankle joint with prosthetic components.
Traumatic injuries
Although foot injuries can occur from a variety of causes, the most common cause is trauma.
Ulcers and other wounds
Foot ulcers are sores on the feet that can involve just the skin’s surface or can develop into more serious
wounds, possibly leading to the loss of a limb. People with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, are
particularly susceptible to foot ulcers.
Warts
Warts occur in a variety of shapes and sizes. A wart may appear as a bump with a rough surface, or it may be
flat and smooth. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) grow into the core of the wart to supply it with blood. In
both common and plantar warts, these capillaries may appear as dark dots (seeds) in the wart’s center.
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