Foot and Ankle
Foot and Ankle Clinic in Fort Mill, SC
Our team provides specialized care for foot and ankle conditions that may result from:
Patients throughout York County, Lancaster County, South Mecklenburg, and surrounding communities travel to SpecOrtho for advanced foot and ankle care from Fort Mill's leaders in orthopedic and podiatric treatment. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, schedule an appointment with our podiatrist for a personalized diagnosis and treatment plan. To make an appointment, please call (803) 548-6464 or request an appointment online.
What Are Common Conditions of the Foot and Ankle?
Tendonitis: Progressive wear and tear on the many tendons in the lower extremities can lead to a common condition known as tendonitis. Individuals with tendonitis will typically experience pain with movement of the foot and ankle, which will gradually worsen until the area is properly treated.
Ligament Sprains and Tears: Our specialists often see issues of sprains and tears in the ligaments of the feet in athletes and other active individuals. Sprains typically only require minor intervention, while a partial or full tear can require surgical treatment. It is important to see a SpecOrtho specialist to determine if your pain is caused by a sprain or a tear, to obtain the proper treatment.
Ankle and Foot Fractures: Fractures of the ankle or foot can cause significant and lasting damage which requires careful attention from an orthopedic specialist.
Problems of the Achilles’ Tendon: As one of the most important structures within the foot, and the largest tendon in the entire body, the Achilles tendon can lead to severe pain if it develops tendonitis, becomes partially torn, or is completely ruptured.
Turf Toe: Turf Toe is an injury which occurs when the great toe is “jammed” during sporting or work activities.
Ankle Cartilage Injury: Acute trauma can produce cartilage damage in the ankle. A condition called osteochondritis dissecans also causes damage to the bone and cartilage of the talus.
Bone Spurs: Bone spurs can occur in the ankle joint from general wear and tear, or from recurrent ankle sprains.
Arthritis: As with other areas of the body, arthritis can be the result of past injuries or normal wear and tear on the joint.
Tendon Tears: Tendons can tear acutely from trauma, or slowing from normal daily activities.
Ankle Instability: Instability of the ankle is the result of ankle sprains or fractures.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD): Occurs when the tendon supporting the arch of the foot becomes weakened or damaged, leading to pain, instability, and potential arch collapse.
What Treatment is Recommended for Foot & Ankle Pain?
By seeking treatment soon after your symptoms appear, the specialists located at our state-of-art facilities in Fort Mill are able to provide patients with quality care for a wide variety of ankle and foot conditions.
Our office staff utilizes many modern advancements in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures to ensure treatment in the least painful / most effective way possible. Many of the ankle and foot conditions diagnosed at Specortho can be treated using one of the following treatment methods.
Arthroscopy
An arthroscopic procedure is beneficial to both diagnosing as well as treating conditions of the ankle or foot. Arthroscopic surgery involves making a very small incision, and then inserting a medical grade camera to give a clear view of the internal structures of the ankle; this camera is then utilized to perform surgery through other small incisions using special equipment.
Your physician may recommend an arthroscopy of the foot or ankle if you have negative symptoms from one of the following conditions:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery, which uses very small incisions, may be utilized to:
Meet our Team
Glen T. Feltham, MD
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dhavel D. Chauhan, DPM
Fellowship Trained Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon