Foot & Ankle

Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care

Foot problems are most frequently caused by nerve damage, aging, poor blood circulation, diabetes and infection that can result in ulcers or sores and deformities. Your feet and ankles are also susceptible to arthritis, sports injuries, fractures, sprains and other traumatic injuries.

At Associates in Orthopedics in Punta Gorda, Florida, our orthopedic physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle disorders. In fact, Dr. Robert Hansell was a foot surgeon (doctor of podiatric medicine, or DPM) prior to becoming an orthopedic doctor. Our doctors use traditional treatment methods and state-of-the-art surgical procedures to help prevent or correct foot problems and reduce the risk of foot complications.

Some of the most common foot and ankle disorders we treat include:

• Arthritis
• Ankle sprains
• Ankle and calcaneus (heel bone) fractures
• Lisfrancs fractures
• Heel spurs
• Plantar fasciitis
• Shin splints
• Achilles tendon problems
• Hammer toe and other toe disorders
• Bunions
• Neuromas
• Diabetic foot disease

Surgical techniques include:

• Ankle arthroscopy
• Fracture repair
• Achilles tendon repair
• Bunionectomy
• Neurectomy
• Foot and ankle fusions
• Ankle replacement
• Toe replacement

Within Punta Gorda, your choice of foot and ankle surgeons is limited. For the best foot and ankle care, call Associates in Orthopedics today at (941) 637-BONE (2663) or use our online appointment request form.