Walking feet

Expert Care for Foot and Ankle Pain, Injury, and Mobility Issues

Your feet and ankles support your entire body and are involved in nearly every daily activity, from walking and standing to running, exercising, and maintaining balance. Because these structures contain a complex network of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves, they are particularly vulnerable to injuries, overuse conditions, arthritis, deformities, and instability. When pain, swelling, weakness, stiffness, or limited mobility develops, even simple activities can become difficult.

Common Foot and Ankle Symptoms

Foot and ankle problems often begin with mild discomfort and can worsen over time if left untreated. Early evaluation can help identify the source of your symptoms and improve treatment outcomes. You may benefit from care if you experience:

Foot or ankle pain

Pain in the foot, ankle, heel, toes, or surrounding areas during activity or at rest.

Weakness

Reduced strength or difficulty walking, standing, balancing, or pushing off while moving.

Range of motion issues

Difficulty bending, flexing, or fully moving the ankle, foot, or toes.

Swelling and stiffness

Inflammation, swelling, or stiffness that affects mobility and comfort.

Clicking, popping, & instability

Clicking, catching, popping, or feelings that the ankle may give out during movement.

Difficulty with daily activities

Pain or limitations while walking, exercising, running, standing for long periods, or wearing certain footwear.

Foot Injuries & Conditions We Treat

Our orthopaedic specialists treat both acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and soft tissues of the foot and ankle.

Plantar Fasciitis

Inflammation of the plantar fascia (a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot), causing heel pain, especially in the morning.

Heel Spurs

A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, often associated with plantar fasciitis.

Flatfoot (Pes Planus)

A condition where the arch of the foot collapses, leading to a flat appearance and possible pain or fatigue in the feet and legs.

Metatarsalgia

Pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot, typically caused by overuse or improper footwear.

Morton’s Neuroma

A thickening of nerve tissue between the toes (often the 3rd and 4th), causing sharp, burning pain or numbness.

Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

Bunions (Hallux Valgus) are a bony bump at the base of the big toe that forms when the toe pushes inward, often leading to pain and difficulty with shoes.

Hammer Toe

A deformity where a toe bends downward at the middle joint, often due to muscle imbalance or tight footwear.

Stress Fractures

Small, hairline cracks in bones of the foot (commonly metatarsals), caused by repetitive stress or overuse.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel near the ankle, leading to tingling, burning, or numbness in the foot.

Ankle Injuries & Conditions

Ankle Sprain

Stretching or tearing of ligaments around the ankle, most often from rolling or twisting the joint. Graded I–III based on severity.

Achilles Tendinitis

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon (at the back of the ankle), often due to overuse, tight calf muscles, or improper footwear.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

A complete tear of the Achilles tendon, often felt as a sudden “pop” followed by difficulty walking or standing on tiptoe.

Ankle Fracture

A break in one or more of the bones that form the ankle joint (tibia, fibula, talus), usually from trauma or falls.

High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Sprain)

Injury to the ligaments that connect the two bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula), usually from twisting injuries.

Peroneal Tendon Injuries

Inflammation or tearing of the peroneal tendons, which run along the outside of the ankle, causing pain and instability.

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

A condition where the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn, often leading to flatfoot and progressive pain.

Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Foot & Ankle Treatment Options

Managing foot and ankle pain doesn’t have to mean scheduling a major procedure. A wide range of minimally invasive and non-surgical treatments can successfully reduce pain, improve stability, and help you get back to your routine. Combining physical therapy, supportive care, and targeted treatments allows you to protect your joints, restore movement, and maintain an active lifestyle.

Physical Therapy

Helps restore strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and function.

Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Helps reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Activity Modification

Adjustments to daily activities can reduce strain on injured joints, tendons, and ligaments.

Corticosteroid Injections

Can help reduce inflammation and provide relief from pain associated with many foot and ankle conditions.

Bracing and Orthotics

Provides support, improves alignment, and protects injured tissues while they heal.

Advanced Surgical Foot & Ankle Treatment Options

When persistent pain limits your ability to move comfortably, advanced surgical care can help restore function and improve quality of life. Today’s sophisticated foot and ankle procedures prioritize precision, targeted repair, and efficient recovery. By addressing damaged joints, tendon injuries, fractures, and structural problems, these specialized treatments help you regain mobility and confidence.

Ankle Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the ankle joint.

Achilles Tendon Repair

Surgical repair of a torn or damaged Achilles tendon to restore strength and mobility.

Tendon Repair and Reconstruction

Surgical repair or reconstruction of damaged tendons affecting foot and ankle movement.

Ligament Repair and Reconstruction

Procedures designed to restore stability to injured ankle and foot ligaments.

Fracture Repair

Surgical treatment of complex fractures using screws, plates, pins, or other fixation devices to restore alignment and function.

Bunion and Toe Correction Procedures

Advanced procedures designed to correct deformities and relieve pain caused by bunions, hammertoes, and other structural issues.

Joint Reconstruction and Arthritis Procedures

Advanced treatments designed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with severe arthritis or joint damage.

What to Expect From Your Care

Your care begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the source of your symptoms. From there, we create a personalized treatment plan focused on restoring function, relieving pain, and improving quality of life. During your visit, we will:

Evaluate your foot and ankle

We will assess strength, mobility, alignment, balance, and joint stability.

Utilize imaging

We offer on-site X-ray services. If additional imaging is needed, such as an MRI or CT scan, our team will help coordinate the appropriate testing.

Review treatment options

Your care team will explain all appropriate treatment recommendations.

Outline a recovery plan

We will provide guidance regarding recovery expectations, rehabilitation, and timelines.

Why Choose OrthoCenter for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics?

OrthoCenter provides specialized orthopaedic care backed by experience, technology, and a patient-first approach.

Dedicated foot and ankle specialists

Your care team includes orthopaedic specialists experienced in treating conditions of the foot and ankle.

Advanced diagnostics and treatment

We utilize advanced diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatment options.

Minimally invasive surgical expertise

Our surgeons are experienced in modern foot and ankle procedures designed to reduce recovery time.

Convenient New Jersey locations

Office locations in Red Bank, Holmdel, Morganville, and Eatontown, New Jersey.

Your Journey Starts Here

Schedule your appointment with OrthoCenter today and take the first step toward compassionate, personalized treatment designed to get you back to the life you love—stronger, healthier, and pain-free.