Answers to Common Foot & Ankle Arthritis Questions
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about arthritis in the foot and ankle.
- Do unresolved ankle issues also affect the knee, hip and back joints?
- How is arthritis in the foot and ankle diagnosed?
- What are some non-surgical treatment options for foot and ankle arthritis?
- What are some treatment alternatives for foot and ankle arthritis?
- What are the hazards of wearing high heels? Do heels increase the risk of foot or ankle arthritis?
- What are the pros and cons of ankle replacement?
- What are the surgical treatment options for the ankle?
- What are the surgical treatment options for the forefoot?
- What are the surgical treatment options for the hind foot?
- What are the surgical treatment options for the mid foot?
- What are the symptoms of foot and ankle arthritis?
- What problems can develop if foot and ankle arthritis is not treated in a timely manner?
- Which joints near the foot are commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Source: Michael Barnett, MD, Premier Orthopedics; American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Podiatric Medical Association
