Foot & Ankle Pain

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.

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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: