Ambulatory Ankle & Foot Care Center PA (850) 942-2400 1608 W Plaza Dr Tallahassee, FL 32308
Foot Doctors in Tallahassee
Ambulatory Ankle & Foot Care Center Specializes in medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle, sports medicine, foot surgery, tumors, ankle surgery, prescription orthotics, diabetic foot care, fractures. We proudly serve the Tallahassee, FL area.
Americans spend a great deal of time on their feet. As the Nation becomes more active across all age groups, the need for foot care will become increasingly important.
The human foot is a complex structure. It contains 26 bones, plus muscles, nerves, ligaments, and blood vessels, and is designed for balance and mobility. The 52 bones in the feet make up about one-fourth of all the bones in the human body. Podiatrists, also known as doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
Podiatrists
treat corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, arch and ingrown toenail problems; ankle and foot injuries, deformities, and infections; and foot complaints associated with diabetes and other diseases. To treat these problems, podiatrists prescribe drugs and physical therapy, set fractures, and perform surgery. They also fit corrective shoe inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strappings to correct deformities, and design custom-made shoes. Podiatrists may use a force plate or scanner to help design the orthotics: patients walk across a plate connected to a computer that "reads" their feet, picking up pressure points and weight distribution. From the computer readout, podiatrists order the correct design or recommend another kind of treatment.
To diagnose foot problems, foot specialists also order x-rays and laboratory tests. The foot may be the first area to show signs of serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. For example, patients with diabetes are prone to foot ulcers and infections because of poor circulation. Podiatrists consult with and refer patients to other health practitioners when they detect symptoms of these disorders.
What Sets Us Apart
The five most dangerous words in the English language are: "MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAY." You cannot afford to take your ability to walk for granted. Our entire staff of foot and ankle specialists strive to offer you the finest professional service. We help you achieve and maintain optimal walking throughout your lifetime. We believe in treating each patient with our very own personal touch.
Our podiatrists collectively have 27 years of experience and an impeccable record of surgical success. Each podiatrist is certified at the highest level of medical training and stays abreast of the latest developments in modern foot health and ankle care.
Proudly serving the greater Tallahassee, Florida area. Call a foot doctor from our office today!
