Osteochondritis dissecans of the ankle tend to have a low level of chronic persistent pain or swelling that is often intermittent with a history of locking, catching or multiple ankle sprains.

The Achilles tendon attaches the muscles from the back of your calf to your heel bone. An Achilles rupture is an injury that overstretches the tendon and causes a tear. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments for Achilles ruptures.

Ankle sprains are common injuries to ligaments are stretched or torn. They can affect your ability to walk, participate in sports or enjoying your favorite activities. Sprains can cause painful swelling, bruising & instability. Get an evaluation today!

 Peroneal tendons are located on the outside of the lower leg and ankle relating to side-to-side stability, especially on uneven surfaces. Peroneal tears is often due to sports side-to-side motion. Peroneal dislocations is the result of damage that causes the tendons to dislocate.

A bunion is a painful bump typically forming at the base of your big toe when you big toe pushes against your second toe.  Over time, this causes the joint on your big toe to grow larger and can be quite painful. Schedule an appointment to evaluate and relieve bunion pain.

Hallux rigidus is pain and stiffness where your big toe (the hallux) joint meets your foot and is often called turf toe or big toe arthritis.  It can cause severe pain and can make it hard to walk or even stand or wear shoes. Hallux rigidus is a type of degenerative arthritis.

Meniscus tears are common within high demand athletes however change of tears can increase with physical activity due to age, wear and tear and arthritis.  The meniscus is cartilage that provides a cushion between your thighbone and your shinbone. Therea re two menisci in each knee joint.

Arthritis means “joint inflammation.”  Osteoarthritis of hip and knee occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause a breaking down of cartilage tissue.  Inflammation causes a breaking down or deformity of your cartilage tissue.  Cartilage acts as a “shock absorber” between your joints.