General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Heel spurs occur in at least 50% of people who have plantar fasciitis. Past treatments for heel spurs, a bony growth that begins on the front of your heel bone and points toward the arch of your foot, included surgery to remove the growth. Nowadays, surgery is rarely a treatment option and more plans for physical therapy, ice, and pain medications are used to treat heel spurs.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Wound Care
  Dr. Christensen is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, the American Professional Wound Care Association, and the American Academy of Wound Management.
• Bunion Surgery
  Being able to walk in a surgical boot, as opposed to being completely non-weight bearing (in a cast with scooter or crutches) for 6-8 weeks, means that you will be getting back to a better quality of life faster; may return to most occupations more quickly; and will be less inconvenienced by bunion surgery.
• Bunions
  For 87% of people with bunions, traditional surgery has failed to get to the true source of the problem – a 3-dimensional deformity caused by an unstable joint. This is why many people who have had traditional surgery have had their bunions return. In fact, 1 in 3 patients have been left dissatisfied with their surgical outcome in the past and up to 70% of those treated have had their bunion return.
• Reconstructive Surgery

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Corns tend to be smaller than calluses and are the hard center is surrounded by irritated skin. While corns can be found on the bottom of the foot where pressure is usually applied, it is more common that you find corns on the tops and sides of your toes and even between your toes. When pressure is applied, corns can cause significant pain and discomfort.
• Calluses
  While most plantar warts are not a major health concern, it is advised you see a doctor to have the warts examined and removed. Some symptoms include small, rough lesions on the base of the foot, calluses in one spot, and tenderness when walking or standing for long periods of time.
• Fungus
• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Flatfoot Correction
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Foot Specialists of Mississippi offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about some of the specific products and services we offer. Please use the Patient Library menu for more comprehensive information and services.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Achilles tendinitis is caused by overuse of the band of tissues that connects the lower region of your calf muscle to your heel bone, also known as your Achilles tendon. Those at a higher risk for Achilles tendinitis are runners engaging in intense training or middle-aged people who participate in sports on occasion.
• Ankle Instability
  Chronic ankle instability is usually caused by repeated ankle sprains and is described as the gradual giving way of the outside of the ankle. Some symptoms of ankle instability include constant inflammation or swelling, tenderness, and instability in the ankle. After a sprained ankle, the ligaments become stretched and torn. Proper rehabilitation is required to strengthen the muscles around the ankle and rehabilitate the tissues within the ankle that affect your balance. In addition, physical therapy, medications, and bracing can help treat chronic ankle instability. Failure to do so may result in repeated ankle sprains, or possibly surgery.
• Ankle Sprain
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• Bunions Problems
  Bunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! A common misconception about a bunion is that it is an overgrowth of bone that can simply be "shaved off". In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint.
• Calluses
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
  Fungal infections in the toe or fingernails can appear as thickened, discolored, or disfigured. While it may seem like the condition is just an aesthetic concern, fungal infections can lead to worsened symptoms and pain. Diabetes, a weakened immune system, and the normal aging process are all causes associated with fungal infections. It is more likely for senior citizens and adults to develop a fungal infection as opposed to children.
• Geriatric Foot Care
  As we age, foot problems are almost inevitable and completely normal. However, there are important steps to take to make sure you stay on your feet.
• Hammertoes
  Hammertoe is a deformity where one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes begin to bend outside of their normal alignment. Pressure can begin to weigh heavy on the toes as you wear shoes which is where pain and other symptoms develop.
• Heel Spurs
  Muscleskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a very effective tool for diagnosing a wide variety of foot and ankle problems, particularly soft tissue problems. Ultrasound uses sound waves on the body in a way very much like radar uses sound waves. The waves hit a targeted area and are bounced back to a recording device, which produces an image. Ultrasound is a completely safe, noninvasive, and painless diagnostic procedure. Common problems for which ultrasound may be prescribed include: *Bursitis, *Heel spurs, *Plantar fascitis, *Injuries to ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, *Morton’s neuroma, *Foreign bodies, *Soft tissue masses, *Tarsal tunnel syndrome, *Tendonitis or tears in a tendon.
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
• Foot Orthotics
  Custom foot orthotics are designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. They look similar to insoles, but are biomedical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. The plastic body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot while you walk. We understand that everyone is different, which is why custom foot orthotics are made just for you.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Whether you need treatment for foot pain, plantar fasciitis, or plantar warts, Foot Specialists of Mississippi is here for you. Browse the website for useful information or contact the office to learn more.
• Podiatric Surgery
  Board certified in both podiatric surgery and wound care, Dr. Christensen specializes in all aspects of medical and surgical treatment of the foot. His areas of interest include sports medicine, limb preservation, reconstructive surgery and minimal incision surgery.