Foot Doctor: Service Page For EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region

If you are experiencing discomfort in your foot or ankle, the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region foot and ankle doctorswill offer expert care in recognizing the injuries you obtained to your lowest extremities. The fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialists will use their knowledge to determine your exact injury and provide you with the best options to get you back on your feet and return to your daily life. With years of training and experience, you can trust that our foot and ankle doctors and orthopedic surgeons will provide you with the best care and support for your recovery, no matter the injury. 

To ensure a proper diagnosis, our team uses their knowledge, experience, and advanced diagnostic tools to thoroughly examine your foot and ankle.

Foot and Ankle Injuries Symptoms and Treatments

Despite foot and ankle injuries making it difficult to perform everyday duties, some people may try to push through their pain. Ignoring the symptoms may cause your foot and ankle issue to worsen, which may cause more problems in the long run and even prolong recovery time. If you experience any of the following symptoms, schedule an appointment with an EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region foot doctor:

·       Constant foot and ankle pain, especially lasting over two weeks

·       Swelling or tenderness

·       Difficulty walking 

·       Pain when standing still

·       Stiffness

·       Limited range of motion

·       Noticeable deformity

·       Changes in the color of toenails or skin

Upon examination, EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region foot doctors will evaluate and treat you for many potential conditions including, but not limited to: 

·       Achilles Tendinitis

·       Acute & Chronic Infections of the Foot/Ankle

·       Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

·       Ankle Arthritis

·       Ankle Instability

·       Ankle Sprain

·       Arthritic conditions (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, etc.)

·       Broken Ankle

·       Bunions

·       Cavovarus Foot Deformity

·       Charcot Arthropathy and Reconstruction

·       Excision Morton’s (Interdigital) Neuroma

·       Flat foot

·       Forefoot Deformities

·       Fractures

·       Hammertoe

·       Neuromas

·       Plantar Fasciitis

·       Reconstruction of Chronic Sprained Ankles

·       Repair of Tendon Problems about the Ankle

·       Ruptured or Torn Achilles

·       Skin lesions/masses

·       Soft Tissue Masses/Cysts of the foot and ankle

·       Toenail pathology/problems (ingrown, infected, painful, etc.)

With on-site X-Ray and MRI machines, we will work to provide you with fast and accurate results. 

After your diagnosis, your EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region foot and ankle specialist will discuss the necessary treatment measures for you to recover properly. Every case is different, and depending on the severity of your foot and ankle injury, your foot doctor will provide you with the best treatment plan for your specific condition. 

In many cases, some patients may only require nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy for their recovery. Others may need to see a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon to properly repair the damage. Though surgery may be an option, the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region foot doctors will only suggest surgery if it is absolutely necessary. 

Regardless of your treatment path, the foot and ankle specialists at EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region will make certain you receive the best care available. Click here to schedule your appointment to meet with one of our foot doctors to Emerge Stronger, Healthier, and Better.