Foot and ankle care
Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat disorders of the foot, ankle, heel and lower structures of the leg. They often use orthotics, medicine and minimally invasive procedures to correct pain and injuries to your lower extremities.
Foot and ankle specialists in Denver
Don't let a foot injury stop you from enjoying an active life.
The human foot has 26 bones and 33 joints, including more than 100 supportive tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Our multidisciplinary podiatrists have a wealth of experience in the field. We aim to provide the most advanced level of podiatric care in Colorado. You’ll find our podiatrists take the time to establish a relationship with you and explain all your options so that you receive the very best foot and ankle care.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
When to see a foot and ankle doctor
It is important to see a specialist if you have any of the following foot and ankle injury symptoms:
- Pain and swelling after acute trauma
- Difficulty bearing weight
- Severe swelling
- Numbness/tingling
- Restriction of motion
Foot and ankle services
Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat disorders of the foot, ankle, heel and lower structures of the leg. They often use orthotics, medicine and minimally invasive procedures to correct pain and injuries to your lower extremities.
Features of our orthopedic program
When you choose our hospital, you have access to our entire network's services and facilities, including:
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging
- Physical therapy and a sports performance facility
- Sports nutrition consultation
- Outpatient surgery
- Emergency care 24/7
- Comprehensive access to other specialists
Foot and ankle treatments
We offer surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all symptoms and conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as:
- Bunions
- Dermatological conditions
- Diabetes complications
- Flatfoot
- Foot or ankle arthritis
- Fractures and broken bones
- Hammertoes
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Ingrown toenails
- Neuromas
- Sports injuries
- Tendon disorders
- Tingly feet
Sports injuries
When participating in high-impact or repetitive activities, you become vulnerable to injury. You should see a doctor immediately if you suspect that you have fractured a bone in your foot or ankle. Some of the most common sports-related foot injuries we treat include:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle sprain
- Heel spurs
- Neuroma
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fractures
Diabetes-related conditions
Diabetes prevention is key. Podiatrists are specifically trained to assess your feet for subtle signs of trouble. Regular visits to a podiatrist are a must for avoiding foot amputations and other serious complications.
You should contact your foot doctor if you notice any of the below affecting your feet:
- Dry or cracked skin
- Pain
- Persistent tingly feet
- Signs of infection
- Skin discoloration
- Sores
- Swelling
- Warm spots (which may be an early signal of a blister or sore)