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For those seeking podiatry, our team is here to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make the best decisions for your health and well-being.
Understanding Your Procedure
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry, also known as chiropody, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg disorders. Our healthcare professionals, referred to as podiatrists or Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), are committed to ensuring your feet receive the best care possible.
Podiatrists handle almost everything below the knee, diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and injuries with specialized care, prescribing medications and orthotics, performing physical therapy services, and administering surgery when needed.
Regardless of the condition, our doctors bring extensive experience and knowledge. We provide a comprehensive range of services from routine check-ups to advanced surgical interventions, and offer a holistic approach tailored to your specific needs.
PODIATRY AT THE SURGICAL CLINIC
Our surgeons stay up to date with the latest advancements, delivering cutting-edge treatments and techniques, and specializing in various procedures to alleviate discomfort and enhance mobility.
Combining their expertise with personalized treatment plans, our podiatrists strive for optimal outcomes. Whether you sprained your ankle, have a pinched nerve, or you’re looking for expert diabetic foot care, we are ready to help.
Monitoring Your Health
When to Consult a Foot Doctor
Persistent foot or ankle pain is not normal. Please consult a podiatrist if you experience:
- Persistent pain in your feet or ankles
- Ankle instability
- Changes in toenails or skin on your foot
- Ingrown toenails
- Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling on heel or foot
- Increased pain, swelling, redness, heat, or tenderness
- Foot, ankle, or lower leg injuries
- Red streaks extending from the affected area
- Red streaks extending from the affected area
- Symptoms from diabetes, like poor circulation and Athlete’s Foot
Your Care Journey
Types of Podiatry Treatments
- Diagnosing Foot and Ankle Conditions
- Treating Foot and Ankle Conditions
- Managing Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Addressing Foot Deformities
- Providing Diabetic Foot Care
- Performing Foot and Ankle Surgeries
- Prescribing Custom Orthotics
- Conducting Gait Analysis
- Treating Sports-Related Injuries
- Educating Patients
COMMON FOOT & ANKLE PROBLEMS TREATED IN PODIATRY
Our podiatrists in Nashville are equipped to treat a diverse range of foot and ankle problems, such as:
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenails
- Neuromas
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Wart
- Shin Splints
- Sesamoiditis
- Stress Fractures
Types of Surgery for Foot & Ankle Problems
If your condition requires surgical intervention, our skilled podiatrists have extensive expertise in performing a wide array of foot and ankle surgeries:
- Achilles Surgery: Repairs a ruptured Achilles tendon by making an incision in the back of the leg above the heel to access and sew the torn tendon back together.
- Ankle Surgery: Corrects a serious deformity of the ankle and its bone structure, such as a fracture, birth defect, or disease related condition.
- Arthritis Surgery: Corrects arthritis in the foot. Patients are often diabetic with a type of arthritis known as Charcot Foot, during which the arch of the foot often collapses, and pressure areas develop on the bottom of the foot.
- Bunion Surgery: Also known as a bunionectomy, this procedure removes the bunion and realigns the toe.
- Cyst Removal: This procedure dissects and removes the cyst, also known as a ganglion mass, from surrounding soft tissues.
- Flatfoot Correction: Gives the patient a more functional and stable foot.
- Ingrown Toenails: Removal of part of the ingrown toenail, also known as partial nail plate avulsion.
- Hammertoe Surgery: Tendons are rebalanced around the toe so that it no longer curls.
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Additional Information
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As always please reach out if you would like to discuss anything further, we will be glad to help you!
What is podiatry?
Podiatry, also known as chiropody, is a specialized branch of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg disorders.
What does a podiatrist do?
Podiatrists are also known as DPMs (Doctors of Podiatric Medicine). Podiatrists handle almost everything below the knee, like the lower leg, foot, and ankle. They are able to diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries with specialized care. They also prescribe medications and orthotics, perform physical therapy services, and administer surgery when needed.
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