Pains in the toes, feet and ankles can arise from a variety of causes, ranging from wearing high-heeled shoes and overuse to sudden injury, or a serious medical condition. Foot, ankle and toe pain often occurs in conjunction with conditions that affect other parts of the body. Pain in these areas can interfere greatly with your daily life, making it difficult to move, walk, climb stairs, sleep, work, or enjoy hobbies and recreation. Shasta Orthopaedics can help with your toe, foot and ankle problems and get you moving around again.
Common Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems
Gout
An inflammatory joint disease that causes severe pain and swelling in the toe or foot.
Bursitis
Fluid filled sacs that create a cushion between the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscle, and skin.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
When a bursa between the back of the heel bone and the Achilles tendon become inflamed.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can affect various parts of the body in addition to the feet, toes, or ankles.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A condition in which the tissue lining, or membranes, of the joints become inflamed.
Achilles Tendinopathy
A condition that causes the tendon to weaken, and possibly tear or rupture.
Plantar Fasciitis
When the long, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot develops tears and becomes inflamed.
Stress Fracture
Stress fractures commonly occur as a result of repeated impact on a weight bearing bone.
Medical Specialists
John C. Lange, MD
Dr. Lange’s constant pursuit of excellence in orthopaedics has included continuing research and specialty training in the emerging field of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Jason D. Nowak, DPM
Dr. Nowak brings specialized expertise and training in the area of total ankle replacements and rear foot and ankle reconstruction to the practice.
Dr. Garret Strand
Dr. Strand is Board Qualified in both foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Enjoy the convenience of the wide variety of treatment options – from specialist visits to diagnostic procedures such as X-ray and MRI – in one location at our comprehensive Redding facility.
In the context of all toe, foot and ankle problems, early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent further damage and complications.
Testimonials
Byron Cross connected with Shasta Orthopaedics and learned a total ankle replacement was not near as complicated as he imagined. As with many patients, Byron’s response has been simple: “I wish I’d done it sooner”.
It is very important to seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms in your feet, toes or ankles.
Symptoms in your this area can indicate serious medical conditions that require immediate medical attention, including infection, blood flow problems, vascular disease, blood clots, and diabetes.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if you have been injured or if your symptoms are severe. In the context of all toe, foot and ankle problems, early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent further damage and complications.
Once emergency care has been administered, orthopaedic medicine may be able to help immensely with pain symptoms that can arise from a variety of conditions, or linger long after an injury.