General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SBi's Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™ Ankle) system to treat U.S. patients. It is a safe, proven alternative to failed conservative treatment. It is the only three piece mobile bearing non constrained, uncemented total ankle replacement (to receive pre-market approval to replace a painful arthritic ankle joint due to post traumatic arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis). The instructions for use and patient labeling issued by the FDA indicates the STAR™ Ankle patients had superior effectiveness compared to ankle fusion and had comparable safety results to ankle fusion in the clinical trial.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed, resulting in heel pain.
• Emergency Care
  Even if you have gone to an emergency room for immediate treatment of your puncture wound, see a foot and ankle surgeon for a thorough cleaning and careful follow-up. The sooner you do this, the better: within 24 hours after injury, if possible.
• Diabetic Foot Care

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound and MRI are tests that can assist in difficult diagnosis. Depending on the degree of injury, these tests can also assist in determining which treatment may be best.
• MRI
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Arthroscopy
  Ankle arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that uses a fiber-optic viewing camera and small surgical tools to operate in and around the ankle joint through small incisions. Ankle arthroscopy is performed for the surgical evaluation and treatment of a variety of ankle conditions. Arthroscopic surgery can have a quicker recovery time than traditional open surgery.
• Wound Care
  Ulcers are treated by removing the unhealthy tissue and performing local wound care to assist in healing. Special shoes or padding may be used to remove excess pressure on the area. If infection is present, antibiotics will be necessary. In severe cases that involve extensive infection or are slow to heal, surgery or other advanced wound care treatments may be necessary.
• Ankle Surgery
  There’s good news for active older adults who are plagued with arthritic ankles. Surgeons are re-thinking treatment approaches for end-stage ankle arthritis. Baby Boomers are more active than ever and don’t want to be held back by painful arthritis. While in the past pain-relieving ankle fusions were the gold standard for care, new surgical techniques including arthroscopic ankle surgery, total ankle joint replacements and bone or cartilage replacement are offering hope for those wanting to remain active.
• Bunion Surgery
  If you're considering bunion surgery, here are some questions to ask your foot and ankle surgeon. As a patient, you're part of the health care team. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Informed patients make informed decisions. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons encourages you to print these questions and take them with you.
• Joint Replacement
  I am extremely pleased with the result of my surgery. I am extremely pleased with Dr. Walkovich and his staff and would recommend them to all in my position suffering in pain from an ankle injury. For anybody else contemplating total ankle joint replacement, I would recommend talking with Dr. Walkovich.
• Bunions
  Even though bunions are a common foot deformity, there are misconceptions about them. Many people may unnecessarily suffer the pain of bunions for years before seeking treatment.
• Arthroscopy
  If you had an arthroscopy only to establish a diagnosis, the surgeon may put a simple splint or air splint on your ankle.
• Ingrown Toenails
  4. Trim toenails straight across, but not too short. Be careful not to cut nails in corners or on the sides; it can lead to ingrown toenails. Persons with diabetes, poor circulation, or heart problems should not treat their own feet because they are more prone to infection.

Dermatologists

• Corns
• Cyst
• Calluses
  Some patients with osteoarthritis also develop a bone spur (a bony protrusion) at the affected joint. Shoe pressure may cause pain at the site of a bone spur, and in some cases blisters or calluses may form over its surface. Bone spurs can also limit the movement of the joint.
• Fungus
  2. Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature of your feet. Look for thick or discolored nails (a sign of developing fungus), and check for cracks or cuts in the skin. Peeling or scaling on the soles of feet could indicate athlete's foot. Any growth on the foot is not considered normal.
• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
  I had physical therapy, cryo -therapy, braces and medications. None of it helped very much. I was given the options of living with it or fusion of my ankle. I did not want my ankle to be fused.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Russell is currently the President and Trustee of the Northwest Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine, and Past President of the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, serving over 680 members. He has been featured on the "Ask the Expert" segment on channel 13 ABC Action News. Dr. Russell is active in the training of Podiatric medical residents at Mercy-St. Vincent Medical Center.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Achilles tendon disorders – Athletes are at high risk for developing disorders of the Achilles tendon. Achilles tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendon that runs down the back of the lower leg, can progress into a degeneration of the tendon (Achilles tendonosis). A sudden increase of a repetitive activity, leading to micro-injury of the tendon fibers, can cause these conditions.
• Ankle Instability
  Ankle sprains – These are one of the most common sports injuries. Prompt evaluation and treatment by a foot and ankle surgeon is important... sometimes that “sprain” is actually an ankle fracture and treatment for these two conditions are very different. And don’t skimp on rehab! An ankle that has not been properly healed and strengthened is more likely to suffer repeated sprains, leading to chronic ankle instability.
• Ankle Sprain
  Sports play a significant role in millions of American children’s lives, whether on a team or played as individuals. Parents should be mindful of sports that require a substantial amount of running and turning, or involve contact. These can easily translate into injuries. Protective taping of the ankles is often necessary to prevent sprains or fractures. Parents should consider discussing these matters with their family podiatric physician if they have children participating in active sports. Sports-related foot and ankle injuries are on the rise as more children participate actively in sports.
• Bunions Problems
  Although wearing shoes that crowd the toes won’t actually cause bunions, it sometimes makes the deformity get progressively worse. Symptoms may therefore appear sooner.
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Flat Feet
  Common causes of hallux rigidus are faulty function (biomechanics) and structural abnormalities of the foot that can lead to osteoarthritis in the big toe joint. This type of arthritis – the kind that results from “wear and tear” – often develops in people who have defects that change the way their foot and big toe functions. For example, those with fallen arches or excessive pronation (rolling in) of the ankles are susceptible to developing hallux rigidus.
• Hammertoes
• Heel Spurs
  Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Trauma. Sometimes an ingrown toenail is the result of trauma, such as stubbing your toe, having an object fall on your toe, or engaging in activities that involve repeated pressure on the toes, such as kicking or running.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  The most common cause of plantar fasciitis relates to faulty structure of the foot. For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet, are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis.
• Podiatric Surgery
  A: ABFAS protects patients by advancing the art and science of podiatric surgery. Our certification ensures that ABFAS-certified surgeons have completed appropriate training, successfully performed a diverse range of podiatric surgical procedures, and passed our extensive written and oral examinations.