Foot and ankle care in Northwest Florida
Sprained ankles, arthritis and bone fractures in your feet can cause foot and ankle pain. When you choose Ascension Sacred Heart for your care, you get specialists who are part of a national network of orthopedic care. Our podiatrists and orthopedic doctors specialize in ankle and foot care, and ankle replacement surgery. And you’ll be connected to the care you need through rehabilitation and recovery. Your specialist starts by listening to understand you and your pain. We provide a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, often starting with imaging, to help find the cause of your pain. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for you.
Advanced care for ankle and foot pain
Whether you have a new injury or ongoing pain, our doctors and orthopedic care teams provide personalized care for many conditions and injuries, including:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Ankle sprain
- Broken bone and fracture
- Bunion
- Bursitis (inflammation around your joint)
- Overuse injury
- Tendonitis (inflammation of your tendons)
- Toe pain
- Vascular foot pain
- Diabetic foot wounds
At Ascension Sacred Heart, we provide nonsurgical and surgical foot and ankle care, including:
- Ankle replacement and reconstruction surgery
- Corrective surgery, club foot and limb lengthening
- Minimally invasive outpatient foot and bunion surgery
- Medication therapy and injections
- Orthopedic ankle and foot brace and orthotics
- Rehabilitation and recovery
- Exercise physiology and sports performance
When possible, orthopedic surgeons use minimally invasive surgery. With this type of procedure, your surgeon uses small incisions, which may lead to a shorter recovery and less pain.
Diabetic wound care specialists
If you have a slow-healing wound, such as a diabetic foot ulcer, you will be connected to our team of diabetic wound care specialists. We understand how diabetes can affect wounds and impact your recovery. Your wound care team provides the care and support you need to help heal your wound.
Limb-saving program
Sometimes, amputations are recommended as a life-saving treatment option for lower leg and foot wounds that won’t heal. Our goal is to first treat wounds and help prevent amputations. If your limb is at risk or you have been told you need an amputation, talk with a specialist at Ascension Sacred Heart. Your specialist works with you to create a personalized care plan to help heal your wound and improve your quality of life.
Orthopedic surgical care for trauma injuries
Orthopedic surgeons deliver immediate care for serious injuries, such as fractured or crushed bones, dislocations, and other traumatic injuries. If immediate surgery is recommended as part of your care plan, you are connected to orthopedic trauma care for surgical care. After surgery, we connect you to other orthopedic specialists for follow-up care. If you experience a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the nearest ER or call 911.
Get a second opinion from a foot and ankle specialist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Sacred Heart. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and deciding on a treatment, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Orthopedic rehabilitation to improve your recovery
Physical therapists at Ascension Sacred Heart provide orthopedic rehabilitation. Your care team provides therapy to help you recover from your injury and regain strength and mobility in your feet and ankles. At our outpatient physical therapy clinics, we provide personalized care for orthopedic conditions to help you manage your pain.