5 columbushosp.org You don’t have to go far for foot and ankle care Podiatrist specializes in getting you back on your feet If you’ve been sidelined by foot, toe or ankle pain, here’s good news: A highly-trained podiatry team right here in Columbus can help you get back on your feet and back to your life. The specialists at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic offer a full spectrum of foot and ankle care. They treat conditions such as: Foot problems. Many factors can contribute to bunions, hammertoes and flat feet, including poor posture, injuries and even shoe choices. Sometimes a change in the shape of your foot or an area of irritation can be an early sign. “If you’ve noticed a change to your foot and you’re having pain or discomfort associated with your foot or ankle, make an appointment, and let’s discuss what it could be,” said podiatrist Brandon L. Borer, DPM. Arthritis. This disease can cause stiff and achy toes, feet or ankles. Over time, some people can develop bone spurs along the arches of their midfoot. “You can actually feel a bony bump,” Borer said. Sports injuries. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, Borer and the team are here to address your sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures and other aches — even when physical therapy hasn’t been able to resolve your problem. Solving podiatric problems with surgery Borer’s patient-centered approach includes a wide range of treatment options to correct foot and ankle conditions, so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. “We sit down and have a conversation and decide what is the best option,” Borer explained. Often, that includes customized orthotics, shoe inserts, physical therapy or other non-surgical treatments. But if that’s not enough to ease your aches, it may be time to consider surgery. Borer performs an array of foot and ankle surgeries, including advanced procedures that aren’t often available, such as: ● Bunion correction. ● Flatfoot reconstruction. ● Hind-foot procedures. ● Joint fusions. ● Total ankle joint replacements. In some cases, certain procedures, such as hammertoe correction, can even be performed in the office. Take the first step You don’t need a referral from your primary care doctor to see Borer at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic. Call 402-562-4700 to make an appointment.
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