With new technological advancements in podiatric medicine, you don’t have to live with chronic foot and ankle issues. Decrease pain and improve mobility when exercising or performing regular activities by seeking the best treatment for your foot and ankle condition.
At Ankle & Foot Centers of America, our team of over 40 highly trained foot and ankle surgeons uses cutting-edge technology to treat various foot and ankle conditions. These include ankle fractures, athlete’s foot, tendonitis, and warts. Consequently, we help you get back on your feet and live a pain-free life. Moreover, we have several options for treating bunions, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic wounds.
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Relief from Bunions
Experts at the Cleveland Clinic have found that approximately one in three Americans suffer from bunions. Specifically, this is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. Consequently, it can cause significant discomfort and swelling in the big toe.
Bunions can also cause inflammation and irritation. This makes it hard to move or bend the big toe during daily activities.
The good news is that, according to the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 97.4% of patients feel less pain and have better foot function after a minimally invasive lapiplasty bunion surgery that removes a bunion. Moreover, this advanced procedure ensures quicker recovery times. Consequently, patients can return to their daily activities sooner.
Another common procedure is bunion surgery or bunionectomy. It can relieve discomfort, correct toe deformities, and restore foot function. It removes the bony bump on the foot, realigns the bones, and corrects muscle and tendon balance.
Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Do you get heel pain in the morning or after a long day on your feet? If so, you might have plantar fasciitis. This condition can make every step painful. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot.
Also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT),this treatment uses high-energy sound waves. It stimulates the body’s natural healing process to repair inflamed tissue in the foot. ESWT increases blood flow and stimulates cell regeneration.
The procedure is relatively painless. Patients often describe it as rapid pulses against the skin. There is no need for surgery. A few quick sessions, usually lasting just a few minutes, can provide significant pain reduction and improved functionality.
Anyone with chronic heel pain or Achilles tendinitis can get relief from plantar fasciitis. Treatment requires no incisions or anesthesia for most patients. Recovery times are short. It is similar to a deep tissue massage for your foot but uses high-tech sound waves instead.
Dealing with Diabetic Wound Care
A study by the Centers for Disease Control found that up to 25% of people with diabetes suffer from foot ulcers and other diabetic wounds. Due to poor circulation and nerve damage caused by diabetes, foot ulcers can lead to serious infections if left untreated. Patients can suffer from decreased sensation or deformities in the feet.
There are several ways to deal with diabetic foot ulcers . These include skin grafting and advanced wound care options like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Firstly, these methods help with pain relief and lower the risk of infection. Additionally, they can promote faster healing times and increase blood flow to the wound area.
In HBOT treatment, patients are exposed to pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber or room. This decreases inflammation and pain while improving circulation. On the other hand, NPWT uses suction to draw out fluids from the wound site. This lessens the risk of infection and boosts blood flow to the area.
Four Decades of Podiatry Experience
With services at 40 locations across Georgia, including our newest location in Loganville, we offer cutting-edge treatments for various foot and ankle conditions. Relying on a team of over 40 highly trained ankle and foot surgeons, such as the Loganville office’s Dr. Cameron Neilson, a sports medicine and wound care specialist, we lead the way with innovation and leading-edge technology.
For more than 40 years, Ankle & Foot Centers of America has made a difference in the quality of patients’ lives. Our foot surgeon specialists optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction in our continuing effort to pioneer podiatry treatments that improve the quality of life.
