Pediatrics
One of the toughest things for a parent is seeing their child in pain. When kids experience foot & ankle pain, it more than just seeing the child uncomfortable. Many times, the pain limits them from activity with their friends, whether it be sports or just playing with their friends. The good news is, most childhood ailments of the foot & ankle can be treated conservatively if caught early. Common conditions seen are flatfoot, heel pain, ingrown nails…
Our physicians treat these conditions on a day to day bases with small modifications in shoe wear/orthotic use and sometimes use immobilizing devices (braces, CAM boots) if the condition is painful enough or shoe wear modifications have failed. Although we see great results with surgical intervention, surgery is rarely performed.
Regardless of intervention, our physicians make sure the child, parent and doctor are all involved in the treatment course. This helps maximize comfort level for the patient and increase chances of successful treatment.
