
Foot & Ankle
Learn all about the foot and ankle, which provides support and stability to the whole human body
About the Foot & Ankle
Providing support and stability to the whole body, most foot and ankle problems are caused by overuse and improper footwear, but can also be caused by arthritis and birth defects. The foot is a strong but delicate structure composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Common foot problems include foot and ankle arthritis, diabetic foot problems, heel pain, bunions, and hammertoes.
At Arthritis & Sports, Dr. Sabina Malhotra treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. They each approach care in a conservative and preventative manner by using non-operative techniques, such as footwear modification education, physical therapy, or activity modification. In prolonged cases where non-operative techniques are unsuccessful, surgical options are then used to relieve pain.
Conditions Treated by Arthritis & Sports
Ankle Sprain
Bunions
Chronic Sprains and Instability
Congenital Malformations (Foot Birth Defects)
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Foot and Ankle Fracture
Hammer Toe
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Turf Toe
Non-Surgical Treatments Provided by Arthritis & Sports
Activity Modification
Anti-Inflammatory Medication
Braces
Evaluation for Orthotics
Footwear Modification and Education
Injections
Prosthetics
Regenerative Therapies, including: PRP, Viscosupplementation, Regenerative Injections
Splints
Surgical Procedures Performed by Arthritis & Sports
Bunion and Hammer Toe Repair
Diabetic Foot Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fusions
Foot Hardware Removal
Heel Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction
Reconstructive Surgery