is foot and ankle pain disrupting your life? know the signs
If you’re experiencing lower extremity pain, you may also have some of the symptoms below. If so, we advise you to make an appointment with one of our specialty-trained foot and ankle surgeons as soon as possible:
Aching Heel Pain: Soreness or persistent pain along the bottom of the foot.
Altered Gait & Limping: Adjusting your walk to avoid putting weight on a painful foot or ankle.
Ankle Instability & Restricted Movement: Inability to rotate or move your ankle up and down, accompanied by weakness and balance issues.
Bony Bumps: A noticeable bump on the side of your big toe, often linked to bunions.
Lower Leg Pain: Discomfort radiating to the lower leg, with primary pain centered in the ankle.
Mobility Limitations: Persistent pain, stiffness, or a limited range of motion during everyday activities such as standing, walking, or running.
Numbness & Tingling: Burning sensations or numbness that may indicate nerve involvement or diabetic neuropathy.
Swelling & Inflammation: Visible swelling, tenderness, or inflammation in the joints and soft tissues of the foot and ankle.