Podiatry

What is podiatry?

Podiatry is a medical specialty centered around the feet and ankles as well as structures in the legs that help control them. Your feet share the responsibility of helping you walk or run and holding you up as you stand. 

Any of the structures within them can become injured or damaged due to overuse, and a podiatrist can treat these injuries. 

At Pioneer Peak Orthopedics, Dr. Jetter offers personalized podiatric care to keep your feet and ankles functional. Every podiatric care plan aims to keep you standing and walking properly and without pain. 

After an in-depth evaluation of your condition, which may include imaging tests, Dr. Jetter creates an individualized plan for you. As you recover or go through treatment, he may ask to see you regularly for treatment updates and to track your progress. 

Which conditions are common in podiatry?

Podiatric conditions include acute injuries in the feet and ankles, as well as other conditions that affect them. If you experience any pain in your soles, heels, toes, or ankles, report the symptoms to Dr. Jetter, including when and how they started. 

After performing an examination and reviewing any imaging scans, Dr. Jetter might diagnose you with one of these common podiatric conditions or injuries:

• Arthritis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Bunions
• Bone spurs
• Corns
• Calluses
• Stress fractures
• Sprains
• Neuromas
• Tendinitis
• Plantar warts
• Hammertoes
• Ingrown toenails
• Diabetic foot problems

Dr. Jetter educates you about your diagnosis before creating an individualized care plan based on your diagnosis and treatment goals. He can answer questions and help you figure out how the symptoms started. 

How are podiatric conditions treated?

Podiatry care typically requires individualized treatment according to your condition. Dr. Jetter also considers your lifestyle and the function of your feet while conducting your treatment. 

Care for injured, painful, or otherwise impacted feet can involve:

• Custom orthotics
• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Cortisone injections
• Rest and activity modification
• Immobilization with casts or braces
• Minor skin surgery on the foot

Larger surgeries for the feet are usually not necessary unless conservative treatments have not given you sufficient improvements. Most podiatric conditions are treatable without surgery. 

To learn more about podiatry or visit Dr. Jetter for a foot problem Click here, call Pioneer Peak Orthopedics or book online today.