Arthritis, Symptoms include joint pain, joint swelling, joint redness, joint enlargement, reduced motion and joint stiffness. This condition can affect any part of the foot including toes, mid foot, hind foot and can also affect the ankle. Bunions, toe deformities, and joint enlargements may be manifestations of arthritis. There are many types of arthritis including, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis. Arthritis can affect the function of the foot and ankle. Early diagnosis is important, as destruction of the cartilage is not reversible, and condition can progress and the bone can be damaged as well. Our goal is to diagnose, review preventative care efforts, guide treatment to control pain, reduce inflammation and preserve joint function and allow you to maintain mobility. We are comprehensive in our review of all conservative treatment efforts including shoe gear, inserts, orthotics, guide medication options, and option of orthobiologic injections ( PRP and amniotic fluid injections). If your condition is more advanced and condition persists despite treatment efforts we offer surgery as well.
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