Ankle arthritis occurs when loss of cartilage causes pain and restricted motion. Non-surgical treatments include medications, bracing, physical therapy, and injections. When these methods fail to provide adequate relief, Dr. Smith specializes in surgical treatment of ankle arthritis with total ankle replacement. Learn more about ankle arthritis and total ankle replacement here:

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/ankle/ankle-arthritis

https://patients.stryker.com/total-ankle-replacement/why-total-ankle-replacement

In addition to the ankle, many smaller joints of the foot can be affected by arthritis. The most commonly affected joints are the big toe joint and the tarsometatarsal (or “midfoot”) joints. Non-surgical treatment options include medications, orthotics and inserts (such as carbon fiber insoles), and injections. When these methods fail to provide adequate relief, there are multiple different surgical options that Dr. Smith may recommend, depending on your specific condition and lifestyle goals. Learn more about arthritis of the big toe here:

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/toes/big-toe-arthritis-hallux-rigidus

Dr. Smith specializes in treating a wide variety of traumatic and athletic injuries in the foot and ankle. These include but are not limited to ankle fractures, foot fractures, ankle sprains or chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendon injuries, Lisfranc injuries, turf toe, and more. Learn more about many of these conditions below:

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions

Dr. Smith specializes in treating progressive collapsing foot deformity, also known as “flatfoot” or a flat arch. This condition is quite common but also very complex. There are a wide variety of both non-surgical and surgical treatment methods depending on each patient’s unique condition and lifestyle goals. Orthotics are often part of the first line of treatment, and you can find some orthotics that Dr. Smith recommends here:

https://powerstep.com/collections/flat-feet-fallen-arches-pronation

Learn more about “flatfoot” from this article written by Dr. Smith:

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/posterior-tibial-tendon-dysfunction/

Dr. Smith treats both acute injuries and chronic conditions of the Achilles tendon. Acute Achilles tendon ruptures are usually best treated with surgery, ideally within the first 1-2 weeks after injury. If you believe you have torn your Achilles tendon, do not hesitate to call for an appointment. There are multiple different types of chronic Achilles tendon conditions such as tendinosis (pain and swelling in the mid portion of the tendon) and insertional tendinopathy (degeneration and pain where the tendon attaches to the heel bone). Learn more about all of these conditions below:

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/ankle/achilles-tendon-tear

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/ankle/non-insertional-achilles-tendinopathy

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/ankle/insertional-achilles-tendinopathy

Hallux valgus, more commonly known as a “bunion,” is a common condition of the big toe that causes pain and difficulty with footwear. When non-surgical methods are no longer adequate, Dr. Smith specializes in a variety of corrective procedures that carry different advantages for different types of patients, including minimally invasive options. Learn more about hallux valgus and minimally invasive bunion correction below:

https://www.footcaremd.org/foot-and-ankle-conditions/toes/bunions

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