CentraState’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program provides comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and rehabilitative services for foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries and conditions. Our board-certified podiatrists evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions in children and adults.
With 28 bones connected by joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, the foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. Foot pain can significantly interfere with mobility and the activities of daily living. In addition, foot misalignments and other functional issues can cause other parts of the body to compensate, leading to problems such as knee, back, and hip pain.
PODIATRY SERVICES
Our podiatric surgeons perform a wide variety of outpatient and inpatient procedures at CentraState’s Ambulatory Surgery Center. This includes:
- Joint repair or replacement for problems such as bunions and hammertoes, which develop over time and often become chronically painful, especially in disorders like rheumatoid arthritis
- Removal of neuromas (painful benign nerve tumors of the foot)
- Removal and biopsy of soft tissue lesions
- Repair of ruptured or torn tendons of the foot and ankle
- Removal of heel spurs
- Use of shock wave therapy or endoscopic plantar fasciotomy to relieve heel pain
- Repair of foot fractures from sports-related injuries or accidents
- Treatment of wounds and ulcerations
Regular care from a podiatrist can be beneficial for anyone with foot issues, especially those with diabetes or poor circulation. At times, our podiatrists are asked to examine patients after admission to CentraState Medical Center for problematic foot conditions that require care.