Foot & Ankle
The Foot & Ankle
Your feet and ankles play a crucial role in maintaining your mobility and overall well-being. The foot and ankle are complex structures comprised of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that work together to support your body weight and facilitate movement.
At Southern Oregon Orthopedics, our foot and ankle surgeon in Medford, Oregon, offers a wide range of services that focus on the health and function of your feet and ankles.
Do I Need to See a Foot & Ankle Expert?
You can injure any of the structures in your feet and ankles in a fall or auto accident, or you can overuse them while participating in sports and other high-impact activities. Your feet and ankles can also become painful as you age or as the result of underlying degenerative medical conditions.
Minor foot and ankle problems, like strains and sprains, might heal on their own with rest, over-the-counter medications, heat, and ice.
If these therapies aren’t enough to relieve your symptoms or if you experience chronic pain from arthritis, deformities, or other serious conditions, you should schedule an appointment with the team at Southern Oregon Orthopedics. Our doctors can properly diagnose the cause of your symptoms and customize a treatment plan to prevent your condition from worsening.
Foot and ankle pain can arise from various conditions, including:
- Ankle instability
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Deformities
- Fractures
- Impingement
- Infections
- Soft-tissue sprains, strains, and tears
For in-depth information on foot and ankle injuries and conditions as well as treatment options and injury prevention tips, we present our Online Guide to Foot and Ankle Care. Use the button below to access this helpful resource designed for our patients.
How Can I Get a Diagnosis & Treatment for My Foot or Ankle Condition?
Our orthopedic foot and ankle specialist offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the root cause of unexplained foot and ankle swelling, pain, and immobility. Southern Oregon Orthopedics offers comprehensive diagnostic services right in our offices, including digital X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, so you won’t have to travel elsewhere to get a diagnosis.
Depending on the nature of your condition, our providers can customize a treatment plan that might include:
Nonsurgical Approaches
- Bracing and splinting
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Injection therapy
- Orthobiologics
Surgical Options
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle fusion
- Arthroscopy for minimally invasive repair
- Fracture repair
- Plantar fascia release
Before recommending surgery, our fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, like all of our surgeons at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, explores nonsurgical treatments. Surgery may be considered if pain or dysfunction persists despite these interventions.
Southern Oregon Orthopedics also offers full-service rehabilitation services to help you rebuild strength in your feet and ankles as part of your treatment or following surgery.
World-Class Foot & Ankle Care at Southern Oregon Orthopedics
The doctors at Southern Oregon Orthopedics are specialty-trained experts in their fields of bone, joint, and muscle care. Our specialized foot and ankle doctor has extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating conditions of the feet and ankles. With a commitment to exploring nonsurgical options first, he ensures personalized care for each patient, incorporating advanced surgical techniques when necessary.
If you are experiencing foot or ankle problems, don't hesitate to seek expert care at Southern Oregon Orthopedics. For the highest degree of specialized foot and ankle care, schedule an appointment in Medford by calling (541) 779-6250 or requesting an appointment online today.
Our Orthopedic Outpatient Center is designed for you and your treatment needs and comfort. From check-in to your recovery room, our state-of-the-art facility is tailored to the specialized care for the orthopedic patient, all with the highest standards of safety and quality care. Experience exceptional surgical care at our Orthopedic Outpatient Center.
2780 E Barnett Road, Suite 200
Medford, OR 97504