Foot Pain & Fractures
The foot is a complex joint, with numerous small bones, as well as ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. That’s why it’s best to seek treatment from an expert if you have any kind of foot pain or injury. At Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland, our podiatrists diagnose and treat the spectrum of foot injuries and conditions in both children and adults.
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics Podiatrists
Foot Pain Specialists in Central Maryland
Foot pain can be caused by injury, overuse, or a host of conditions of any of the bones, ligaments, tendons, or nerves in your foot. From osteoarthritis and fractures to peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain) and diabetic foot wounds, Dr. Marc Lipton and Dr. Roberto Brandão will evaluate your problem and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
Common Causes of foot pain include:
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Corns and calluses
- Diabetic foot
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Flatfoot
- Fractures:
- Ganglion cyst
- Gout
- Hallux rigidus (stiff big toe)
- Heel spurs
- Ingrown toenails
- Morton's neuroma
- Plantar fasciitis
- Plantar warts
- Stress fractures
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Toe deformities:
Foot Pain & Fracture Treatment Options
Depending on the cause and severity of your foot problem, there are many surgical and nonsurgical treatment options that can relieve your pain and restore your mobility. These include:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Joint injections
- Custom orthotics
- Diabetic shoes
- Diabetic foot care: Advanced wound healing techniques including Dermagraft®, Apligraft®, and amniotic membrane graft with total contact casting
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for chronic plantar fasciitis
- Foot surgery:
- Deformity correction
- Endoscopic plantar fascia release
- Fracture repair
- Joint fusion (arthrodesis)
- Joint replacement
Podiatrist in Catonsville, Columbia, and Eldersburg
There is no reason to live with foot pain when the podiatrists at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland can diagnose your condition and provide effective treatment using the latest technology and state-of-the-art techniques. Call for a consultation today at (410) 644-1880 or use our convenient online form to schedule an appointment.
