Podiatry

Locations: Houston, Beaumont, and Baytown

A division of medical science that specializes in the condition and function of the foot. Often necessary for relief from various foot deformities and traumatic injuries, podiatric surgery involves procedures both simple and complex, from bunion correction and tendon repair, to ankle arthroscopy and flat-foot reconstruction.

Common Podiatric Disorders/Symptoms:

• Birth deformities and other foot problems in children
• Arthritis in the foot and ankle
• Fractures in the foot and ankle
• Foot problems in people with diabetes
• Sports injuries, especially in the ankle
• Heel pain
• High-arched and flat feet
• Bunions
• Toe discomfort

Common Podiatry Procedures

• Bunionectomy
• Hammer toe repair
• Excision of soft tissue masses
• Achilles tendon repair
• Partial amputation of foot or toes
• Debridement of infected tissue