Made up of 26 bones, 33 joints and many muscles and ligaments, your feet and ankles are complex joint groups that require expert care when injured. Whether your pain is caused by overuse, arthritis, poor footwear or a sport-related accident, our orthopedics experts assess your condition and provide fast treatment. Speak with a Bayhealth expert.
Conditions We Treat
Working in close collaboration, our orthopedics team treats a range of conditions—from routine sprains to traumatic injuries. Among the conditions we treat are the following.
- Achilles Tendinitis: Individuals who participate in high-intensity workouts or sports that involve running (basketball or tennis) have a heightened risk of damaging their Achilles tendon due to overuse or injury. The band of tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone, the Achilles tendon can cause intense pain when damaged. Our specialists assess your tendinitis and make recommendations for care.
- Bunions: A bunion (hallux vargus) occurs when your first metatarsal (one of the bones that runs from your mid-foot to your toes) becomes misaligned, forming a noticeable bump at the base of your big toe. Our experts recommend footwear changes and provide conservative treatments to correct the bunion and alleviate pain.
- Foot Fractures: Whether it’s a hairline fracture or severe break, our experts evaluate your injury and determine the best treatment method—from casting to surgery.
- Plantar Fasciitis: When the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes (known as the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed, it can cause persistent pain in your foot. Although this inflammation (called plantar fasciitis) can have many causes, it commonly develops as the result of wearing improper shoes while running.
Using an array of diagnostic procedures, our experts evaluate your symptoms, identify the issue and outline the best possible treatment plan.
Learn about additional orthopedic conditions that may affect your foot or ankle.
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
- Bursitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Osteoarthritis
Experts in Orthopedic Surgery
In cases where nonsurgical methods fall short, our orthopedic surgeons deliver exceptional outcomes. Our surgeons consider several factors when developing your treatment plan, including your age and medical history.
Among the procedures we provide are the following.
- Joint Repair (Arthroscopy): A cutting-edge approach to joint surgery, arthroscopy involves the use of small incisions and narrow tools to repair your foot or ankle. Guided by a thin tube (arthroscope) that transmits images, this minimally invasive procedure requires less recovery time compared to traditional methods.
- Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty): This procedure involves removing the entire damaged joint and replacing it with prosthetic components.
- Ankle Fusion: A method of treating advanced arthritis, ankle fusion involves removing damaged cartilage from your joint and replacing it with plates, screws and rods that secure your bones as they heal.
- Total Revisions: Should your artificial joint need to be repaired or replaced, our fellowship-trained revision specialist provides exceptional, individualized care.
The primary goal of our robust orthopedics team is to restore movement and function to the damaged areas of your body so that you can return to normal routines. Speak with an orthopedic expert at Bayhealth about treatment for foot or ankle pain.
Recovery Support
Our orthopedics team includes dedicated therapists who help you return to day-to-day activities following an injury or procedure. We provide services in physical and occupational therapy, as well as speech language pathology. We also help you set goals for your recovery and advise you on pain management. Learn more about our rehabilitation services.