One-fourth of all the bones in the human body are found in the feet and ankles – 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments per foot. The ankle joint allows the foot to move up and down as well as side to side, all in the name of bearing the entire weight of the body for standing, walking, and running.
In fact, the average person will walk approximately 115,000 miles in their lifetime, which is equivalent to walking around the Earth more than 4 times! With all of the stress and pressure we put on our feet, you might assume that some pain is normal – but it’s not.
Up to two-thirds of people regularly complain of foot pain, and when your feet hurt, everyday activities can become more difficult.
If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, you must visit a specialist to properly treat your injury. Make an appointment with one of our specialists to discuss your foot or ankle pain and the next steps for your care.
Our podiatrists at Tri-State Orthopaedics have experience treating a wide range of common foot and ankle injuries and conditions, including:
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
- Fractures (including Stress Fractures)
- Ingrown toenails
- Bunions
- Hammer toes
- Neuromas
- Capsulitis
- Tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Flatfoot
- Ganglion Cyst
Don’t See Your Condition Listed?
The conditions listed above are just some of the foot and ankle problems our specialists treat. If you don’t see what you’re experiencing listed, that doesn’t mean we can’t help. Make an appointment with one of our specialists to discuss your symptoms and determine the next steps for your care.
If you’d like more information about foot and ankle injuries and conditions, visit the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons web page for Foot and Ankle Injuries and Conditions.
Don’t let foot and ankle pain keep you sidelined any longer! The specialists at Tri-State Orthopaedics diagnose and treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle make an appointment today or call 812-477-1558.
