Podiatry is the field of medicine that concentrates on foot and ankle care. Their physicians at West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. are experienced in treating all types of foot and ankle problems and provide advanced techniques, surgical options, and physical therapy in the treatment of ankle and foot conditions.
Consider the fact that your feet contain nearly a quarter of the bones in your body — 56 to be exact — and each foot contains 30 joints and upwards of 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments that all need to work together to provide you with support, mobility, and balance.
To say that your feet and ankles are complex is an understatement, which is why you need a specialist who’s well versed in the structure and care of your feet and ankles. The Team at West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. can help you maintain your foot health.
At West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C., the team treats the full spectrum of conditions that affect your feet and ankles, including:
This list is by no means comprehensive, but it gives you an idea of the sheer number of problems that can affect your feet and ankles.
This question is a difficult one to answer since it depends upon your unique situation. West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. offers effective treatments of minor issues like an ingrown toenail to more complex conditions of the foot and ankle like Achilles tendon tears and fractures.
The team starts with conservative treatments when possible, but has the necessary expertise to get more aggressive in resolving your foot or ankle problem, including surgical solutions. Rest assured, the team leaves no stone unturned when it comes to your foot and ankle care.
To learn more about podiatry services at West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C., call the office nearest you or schedule an appointment online for a consultation.