Dr. Marc Lipton

The ankle is one of the most frequently injured joints in the body.

Problems with the arches in your feet are often hereditary. Whether the arch is too low or too high, it can cause problems with how your foot meets the ground when walking, running, or playing sports. If you have problems with the arch of your foot, pain can limit your activities and make even the most basic walking difficult. Fortunately, orthotics can help with pain and performance for people with flatfoot or high arches.

The bane of athletes, dancers, soldiers, even runway models – bunions are the great equalizer when it comes to unsightly feet and foot pain. But what is a bunion? Bunions are a common foot deformity, especially in females, that most frequently results from wearing shoes that are too small and/or have a high heel.

You may not know this, but one quarter of all the bones in the human body are located in our feet. And it’s no wonder: Our feet are the foundation for every stride we take, giving us mobility, balance, stability, and allowing us to take part in the daily activities we love.

If you have severely hurt your ankle, an orthopedic surgeon will often prescribe a non-invasive treatment method, such as bracing, NSAIDs, or physical therapy, rather than resorting to surgery right away. However, there are times where an examination and diagnostic imaging such as X-rays will show that for optimal healing and structural repair of your ankle, surgery is your best option.