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Ankle and Foot Treatment/Surgery

Lee Health Orthopedics: Nationally Ranked Care and Compassionate Service

Lee Health orthopedic doctors provide advanced care for injuries and conditions that affect the foot and ankle. As a nationally ranked care provider, we are here to help you and your family today.

Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury, arthritis, fractures, or other complex orthopedic issues, our experienced team utilizes the latest techniques and treatments tailored to your unique needs. From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, we are dedicated to improving your mobility and quality of life.

Find an Orthopedics Sports Medicine Specialist Near You

We are proud to offer world-class orthopedic care at multiple locations throughout Southwest Florida, making it easy to access the care you need close to home.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Conditions

We are able to treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions. Your Lee Health provider will work with a multidisciplinary team, providing you the best care in town. 

  • Achilles Tendon Tears: Occurs when the large tendon connecting the calf muscle to the heel bone ruptures, often during physical activities or on the playing field.
  • Congenital Foot and Ankle Conditions: These are present from birth and may affect the structure or function of the foot and ankle.
  • Dislocations: Involves two bones that form a joint completely separating, causing pain and dysfunction.
  • Traumatic fractures: Can involve bones such as the talus (ankle) or metatarsals (foot), often due to injury.
  • Stress fractures: Occur from overuse or overtraining, commonly seen in athletes.
  • Heel Spurs: Bony growths on the back of the heel bone (calcaneus), often associated with plantar fasciitis.
  • Metatarsalgia: Characterized by pain in the ball of the foot, potentially indicating a torn ligament between the foot's arch and toes.
  • Peroneal Tendinosis: The tendons along the outside of the ankle become thickened, swollen, and painful from overuse.
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Tears: Involves a tear in the tendon connecting the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot.
  • Sesamoiditis: Inflammation of tiny bones under the big toe, often causing pain and considered a type of tendinitis.
  • Tendinitis: Painful inflammation affecting various foot and ankle tendons, including the Achilles tendon.
  • Turf Toe: Sprain of the main joint in the big toe caused by hyperextension, often seen in athletes on artificial surfaces, such as football players.

Meet our Team of Orthopedic Specialists and Surgeons

Our Sports Medicine team consists of board-certified physicians, surgeons, advanced providers, therapists, and athletic trainers all dedicated to delivering expert, personalized care. 

Each member of our team brings years of specialized training and a commitment to supporting you in your health journey. Click 'Show More' to view all providers. 

Get to Know Your Care Team

Patients at Lee Health have access to a variety of care providers to support your ankle and foot needs. Your care team may include orthopedists, sport medicine specialists, podiatrists, and more who provide orthopedic care plus additional services.

  • Orthopedic doctors are trained and capable of providing medical and surgical care for joints and soft tissues of the entire body.
  • Sports medicine doctors are specialized in treating injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and joints. 
  • Podiatrists (doctors of podiatric medicine) are trained in orthopedic care of the foot and ankle.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Treatments

Our comprehensive approach to foot and ankle orthopedic care addresses everything from common injuries to complex surgical needs, providing tailored solutions for each patient.

  • Non-Surgical Methods: Includes physical rehabilitation, anti-inflammatory therapies, and orthotics to support healing and manage pain.
  • Foot and Ankle Conditioning Programs: Designed to strengthen muscles, stabilize joints, and prevent future injuries.
  • Repair and Reconstruction of Tendon Tears: Includes surgical intervention for Achilles tendon tears and other tendon injuries in the ankle.
  • Complex Surgical Procedures for Fractures: For severe fractures of the foot and ankle requiring precise intervention.
  • Ankle Reconstruction or Replacement Surgery: Surgical options for advanced cases where the joint structure is severely compromised.
  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Used for cases requiring repair of soft tissue and bone structure in the foot and ankle.

Learn More About Orthopedic Robotic Surgery

  • Robotic Orthopedic Surgeries at Lee Health

    Lee Health offers the most advance surgical options with a greater selection of surgical approaches for you, ensuring you experience the best care available, better recovery times, and improved clinical outcomes. Learn more about Robotic Orthopedic Surgeries at Lee Health.

Rehabilitation for Ankle & Foot Injuries

Rehabilitation is key to recovery, helping you regain strength, improve mobility, and restore function. Our programs include:

  • Personalized Exercises: Strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance function.
  • Manual Therapy: Techniques like massage or joint mobilization to reduce pain and improve movement.
  • Physical Therapy: Strategies to perform daily tasks efficiently and adapt to limitations.
  • Self-Care Education: Learn to manage pain, care for your injury, and prevent re-injury with at-home techniques.

Our goal is to support your recovery, helping you return to daily activities and regain independence with compassionate care and expert guidance.

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