San Luis Podiatry Group

Patient Education

Foot and Ankle Anatomy

Foot and Ankle Pathologies
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Pedorthics
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Surgical Foot and Ankle Care
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Orthotics
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- Overview
- Shoe Selection
Biomechanics
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- Overview
Diabetes
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- The Diabetic Foot
- Sub-topics as needed
Stretching Techniques
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FSCAN Technology
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Overview

The decision to have surgical foot and ankle care is a personal one based on the relationship between patient and surgeon. Acute foot and ankle problems including infection or trauma may necessitate surgical care and thus limit options for conservative treatment.

Many foot and ankle problems lead to pain and dysfunction that can be managed successfully without surgical intervention. However, if the pain and deformity negatively affect your quality of life then surgical care should be considered an option.

The primary goal of all foot and ankle surgical care should be the relief of pain and restoration of quality of life.

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