Foot and Ankle

Heel pain is a common problem that affects the foot. Ignoring a sore heel can cause extreme pain or even a chronic condition that leads to more problems.

Broken heel bone, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and herniated disc pain bring patient to OrthoIndy, allowing her to keep singing.

Sometimes when a child walks or runs, the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. This is commonly referred to as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed.”

When an infant’s foot is turned inward, usually so severely that the bottom of their foot faces sideways or upward, it is often referred to as clubfoot.

Turf toe happens when you sprain the main joint of your big toe. It occurs when the toe is forcibly bent. This injury is usually treated without surgery.

Because of the high-energy force that causes a broken or fractured ankle, surgery is almost always necessary and depends on the severity and type of fracture.

An untreated toe fracture can lead to increased foot pain and arthritis, ultimately affecting your ability to walk. Treatment can include medication and rest.

Hammertoes are a deformity that develop over time; When the deformity becomes more severe and especially if it involves all the toes, then it may be a claw toe.

Most soccer injuries involve the lower extremities of the body. Learn more about the five most common soccer injuries and the risks of playing soccer.

Back problems are scary. Back surgery even more so. But surgery can give you the life you love. Read Sue’s story to learn how spine surgery brought her freedom.

Terry underwent knee surgery, total knee replacement and treatment for a broken leg in two years. Find out how she was able to return to her normal lifestyle.

There are different kinds of ankle replacement: total and partial. Ankle replacements relieve pain from ankle arthritis and maintain motion in the ankle joint.