Foot and Ankle

There isn’t a cure for ankle arthritis, but there are non-surgical options for people suffering from the disease. These include orthotics and physical therapy.

Young and active patients often choose surgery to repair an Achilles tendon rupture. However, physical therapy and a walking boot is a non-operative option.

The majority of Achilles tendonitis cases can be treated with non-operative methods. Some of these include physical therapy, calf stretches and medication.

Ankle injuries are some of the most common mishaps among sports participants, accounting for nearly half of all athletic injuries. But most can be treated without surgery.

Intoeing means that when a child walks or runs the feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead. This was Kendall’s reality until she visited OrthoIndy.

Shin splints are the result of repetitive impact activity such as running or jumping on hard surfaces. Fortunately they can be treated without a doctor’s help.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is an uncommon form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or leg.

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Seven months before his big race, Craig had torn his Achilles tendon during a quick pick-up game of basketball.

Nathan Rinks, a police officer, was on patrol in June 2011 when he severely injured himself while on a foot pursuit.

Austin and Eli started experiencing pain in their knees after any kind of physical activity, fortunately they were able to have surgery to relieve the pain.

In 2001, Davey was racing in Texas when a fellow driver lost an engine. This caused the driver to lose control of his car and make contact with Davey’s car.