A podiatrist in Boca Raton FL diagnoses and treats foot and ankle problems in both adults and children. They can perform surgical and non-surgical procedures.
What Are Some of the Conditions That A Podiatrist Can Treat?
A foot and ankle specialist in Boca Raton FL, can treat a variety of conditions, including various birth defects and sports injuries. They can also treat foot problems related to diabetes. A podiatrist will treat conditions like plantar fasciitis, hammertoe, bunion, and arthritis.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, which is more formally known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a non-surgical outpatient treatment that is used to chronic treat conditions like plantar fasciitis that affect the tendons and ligaments. It works by breaking up adhesions and is particularly effective at relieving pain.
What Is Clubfoot?
Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity. The tendons attaching the foot’s bones to the leg bones are abnormally short and thus twist the foot out of position. Clubfoot can affect one or both feet, and it is more common in boys. Since clubfoot can impair a child’s ability to walk normally, it is best to treat it during infancy. The doctor will start by using non-surgical treatments like the Ponseti method to gradually correct the deformity. If those don’t work, the child will need surgery.
Contact Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group to schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist in Boca Raton FL.
