In-Office Digital X-Rays

Here at Affiliated Ankle and Foot Care, we offer a number of advanced diagnostic capabilities that allow us to better serve you. One of which is our in-office digital x-ray.  Digital x-rays allow us to examine the structure of your foot as we would with a conventional film x-rays, but digital x-rays provide more detailed insight, faster and with greater clarity.  Since the results of digital x-rays can be viewed on a monitor, they’re easier to maintain and share for insurance and record keeping purposes.  Digital x-rays also provide the added benefit of peace of mind.  Not only are they highly efficient and advanced, they emit less radiation that conventional film x-rays—making them safer as well.

If you are in need of diagnostic or injury care for a foot or ankle concern, visit us here at Affiliated Ankle and Foot Care.

Sports Related Injuries

Some of the most common sports related injuries that affect athletes occur in the feet and ankles. Here at Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care, we offer our patients a number of services to diagnose and treat sports related injuries, including digital x-rays, physical therapy, and care of sprains, muscle strain, fractures, and joint issues.  While we’re here to help when sports related injury does occur, we’d prefer to assist our athletic podiatric patients through preventative care.  There are a number of preventable factors that are frequently associated with athletic foot injury. Some of the most common are:

• Neglecting to warm-up properly, or not taking enough time to warm-up


• Overuse of the feet, ankles, knees, etc. and insufficient rest periods in between


• Placing too much stress and demand upon the lower extremities without sufficient strength and flexibility training


• Wearing improper or non-supportive footwear due to poor choice or wear


• Playing on hard surfaces with insufficient cushion on the soles and support for the ankles

Be sure to keep the above points in mind before you get out and play.  If you need guidance on therapeutic exercise, healthy footwear, or other form of care to prevent sports related injury, please contact us directly at Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care.

Source: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/85639-overview 

Arthritis

Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States?  If you have a joint condition that affects your mobility this probably doesn’t come as much surprise, especially if you experience arthritis of the feet and ankles.

At Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care, we’ve helped many patients manage this painful and disruptive condition. While there is no cure, there are a number of treatments that can help relieve and manage arthritis of the feet and ankles.  Some of the most common treatment methods we provide include:

• Custom orthotics and shoe inserts to support the foot, ease pressure and reduce joint fatigue


• Physical therapy to restore joint mobility and strength, while easing inflammation and encouraging better circulation


• Pain management for dealing with common symptoms of discomfort


• Various medical and surgical treatments

If you are affected by foot or ankle arthritis, or you regularly experience any joint discomfort, please contact us to learn more about our podiatric services for arthritis.  

Source: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00209