Foot & Ankle Pain

Foot & Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Correctly diagnosing the source of your injury is the key to successfully addressing your pain.
Diagnosis
At Compass Pain and Spine we can help diagnose the source of foot and ankle pain during a comprehensive history, physical examination, and imaging such as X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, MRI and/or lab tests.
Causes
Pain in the foot and ankle can be grouped into several categories:
- Referred pain from the back, hip, or knee
- Soft tissue injuries including the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia
- Bone injuries including fractures, stress fractures, and arthritis
- Infection or gout
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Treatments
Depending on the cause of your foot and ankle pain, you may be a good candidate for:
- Physical therapy, rest, ice, NSAIDS, elevation
- Stem cell therapy
- Steroid injections
- Nerve block and peripheral nerve stimulation
- Neuromodulation (SCS)
- FDA approved HFX™
- PRP therapy:
- MLS Laser therapy: