uTOEpia uses digital X-rays to image our patients’ feet and ankles. Digital X-rays allow us to digitally transfer and enhance images. They are safer using less radiation.
Ultrasound imaging is a medical test that helps podiatrists diagnose and treat medical conditions. It allows the doctor to diagnose problems with the soft tissues of the foot, including plantar fasciitis, ligament tears, tendon tears, sprains, neuromas (nerve tumors), and ganglion cysts.
Often, an ultrasound can replace an MRI for surgical planning. Ultrasounds are done in the office at the time of your visit. An ultrasound can also be used in the office to assist with procedures, like injections. The cortisone injection can be placed more accurately with ultrasound.
Custom orthotics are prescription arch supports made only for You. The orthotics match your feet exactly. Custom orthotics are fabricated after we have examined your lower extremity, feet and biomechanics. The feet are casted so the device can correct poor biomechanics and support Your foot structure.
There are 2 types of custom orthotics:
Podiatrists use orthotics to treat plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, diabetic foot ulcers, and multiple other diagnoses. Research studies Show that podiatrist-prescribed custom foot orthotics decrease foot pain and improve function.
Custom orthotics cost usually much less than off the shelf supports sold at major arch support retail stores. Custom orthotics are made of top-notch materials and last many years when cared for correctly.
MLS Laser Therapy is quickly becoming the standard of care in alleviating both acute and chronic pain. This patented, FDA-cleared technology has an 85% – 90% efficacy rate in relieving pain and inflammation, eliminates risk from surgery and prescription pain killers, has no negative side effects, and restores patients’ lives.
uTOEpia doctors have years of experience treating wounds on the foot, ankle and lower leg. Most wounds are very complicated and a protocol approach to healing. complicated wounds. Wounds are a symptom, not a cause. Healing wounds involves:
Once the wound is closed, uTOEpia ensures patients have appropriate shoes, orthotics, and braces required to prevent re-ulceration.
The surgeons at uTOEpia have completed residency programs in foot and ankle surgery and are board-qualified or certified to perform surgery on the foot and ankle. Conservative therapies often work for our patients, however, sometimes surgery is necessary for the best outcome.
Surgery may be used to treat:
While some small procedures can be performed in our office using local anesthesia, most surgeries are performed at a hospital or surgery center under general anesthesia in a sterile environment. Most foot/ankle surgeries require a period of immobilization after the procedure. We use bandages, splints, surgical shoes, pneumatic boots, and casts to accomplish this. After surgery, you will be instructed on the post op care for your particular condition, job you are returning to, and any other circumstances that affect healing.
