Podiatry
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies provides comprehensive, highly specialized podiatry care to residents of northern Colorado, Wyoming and western Nebraska.
Our podiatrists have the knowledge that comes from years of experience focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the full spectrum of injuries and disorders of the foot and ankle.
Throughout the day in clinic, our podiatrists take care of patients with foot-ankle concerns, including those related to diabetes and chronic, non-healing wounds. Each doctor’s practice provides this specialty-focused care.
Our personalized care includes both surgical and conservative treatments.
What is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery who specializes in caring for your feet and ankles. They examine, diagnose and treat issues that affect your feet, ankles and lower legs. You might see them referred to as podiatric physicians, podiatric surgeons or podiatric foot and ankle surgeons.
What are Conditions Podiatrists Treat?
Podiatrists can treat any common issue that affects your feet and toes, including:
- Ingrown toenails
- Toe deformaties
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Bunions
- Plantar warts
- Foot and ankle arthritis
- Skin conditions affecting your feet and toenails
- Diabetic foot problems
- Tendonitis
- Fractures of the foot and ankle
- Swelling of the lower extremity
- Leg wounds
- Foot and toe ulcers
The Foot & Ankle
The foot is a flexible structure made up of 26 bones, as well as a number of joints, muscles, and other soft tissue. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments run along the surfaces of the feet, allowing the complex movements needed for motion and balance.
The Achilles tendon connects the heel to the calf muscle and is essential for running, jumping, and standing on the toes.
The ankle bone and the ends of the two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Ligaments connect the bones to each other and stabilize it. Muscles and tendons provide movement for the ankle.
Given the complex structures of the foot and the ankle, and the demands we can place on them in our sport, work, or leisure activities, injuries can arise, or conditions can develop over time, that cause pain and limited use.
Learn More
Check out our conditions and surgeries page.
Take a look at information on the American Podiatric Medical Association website.
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