Foot and Ankle
When you have foot or ankle pain, it can feel as if life is standing still. Don’t let another day slip by. Nationally recognized foot and ankle specialists are here for you. We help you comfortably get back on your feet and return to your active life.
BJC HealthCare works with Washington University physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. You deserve extraordinary care that halts foot and ankle pain for good. And that’s precisely what you’ll find at BJC.
We offer:
- Expertise: Orthopedists with advanced training in foot and ankle problems guide your care. We use the latest techniques to treat a broad range of conditions. Through research, we are optimizing outcomes for complex conditions. Research interests include sports injuries, foot anomalies and diabetic foot complications.
- Compassion: Evaluations start by listening to you describe your symptoms. We also ask about your concerns, whether it’s tests, treatments or recovery. We take what you have to say to heart. This information helps us develop a treatment plan that meets your medical needs while honoring your personal preferences.
- Focus on non-surgical treatment: Many patients get better with non-surgical therapies. We offer sophisticated options that are not widely available, like shockwave therapy for chronic heel pain. With physical therapy clinics throughout the region, it’s easier to access the services you need.
- Surgical excellence: When surgery is necessary, you are in some of the region’s most capable hands. We treat complex cases and maintain exceptional outcomes. Surgeons perform a high volume of outpatient procedures, often enabling you to go home the same day.
Our foot and ankle specialists strive to relieve ankle and foot pain along with other symptoms and place patients on the best path of recovery. By using the latest techniques and therapies, we treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Achilles tendonitisThe thick band of tissue connecting the calf muscle and heel bone gets injured or becomes inflamed.
- Acquired foot problemsThese issues occur over time and include bunions, claw toes, hammer toes and digital neuromas.
- ArthritisThis condition occurs when there is inflammation and stiffness. It may be due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.
- Congenital foot and ankle anomaliesThese foot and ankle differences present at birth include clubfoot, flat foot and high arch.
- Diabetic foot complicationsOngoing high blood sugar damages the nerves and blood vessels, leading to neuropathic fractures (Charcot), nonhealing sores, infections and corns.
- Heel spursCalcium deposits form a protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Causes include repetitive motions, like running and jumping.
- Plantar fasciitisInflammation and unusual tightness develop in the thick band tissue connecting the heel to the toes. It's a common cause of heel pain.
- Sports injuriesThese injuries, such as sprains, strains, bursitis or tendonitis, occur in active people.
- Traumatic injuriesOrthopedic emergencies in the upper limbs include open fractures, rotator cuff tears and dislocations.
Schedule your appointment
Call (314) 362-9355 or (800) 392-0936 to schedule your appointment with a specialist.