Foot and Ankle Disorders

If you suffer an injury like a broken bone or a sprain, it may be more obvious that you need to seek treatment with a foot and ankle doctor. However, there are plenty of foot and ankle injuries that occur gradually. Even when pain and symptoms are tolerable, you should still schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist to prevent the underlying condition from getting worse. 

Some of the foot and ankle disorders that the team at Lehigh Valley Health Network treats include:  

• Achilles tendon injuries/tendinitis
• Ankle and foot arthritis
• Avascular necrosis of the talus
• Bunions
• Cavus feet
• Charcot arthropathy
• Chronic ankle instability
• Club foot
• Diabetic foot problems
• Flat foot
• Hallux rigidus (great toe arthritis)
• Hammertoe
• Heel pain
• Pilon fracture
• Plantar fasciitis
• Posterior tibial tendon disorders
• Cartilage restoration
• Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
• Synthetic cartilage replacement
• Thin wire frame deformity correction
• Total talus replacement