Foot and ankle pain

Our orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists work with experts across Penn Medicine to manage pain and improve mobility through a variety of innovative nonsurgical and surgical approaches.

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Our foot and ankle specialists deliver relief and restoration

The complex bones, joints, and tissues of the foot and ankle are critical to stability, balance, and movement. When foot pain or ankle pain impedes mobility, the effects on independence and quality of life can be profound. The orthopaedic experts at Penn Medicine have experience with all foot and ankle conditions, from the most common to the most challenging.

Whether you’re an athlete, moderately active, or simply aiming to maintain the activities of daily living, we strive to provide you with foot and ankle pain relief and help you regain optimal function.

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If you've received a diagnosis, our team of experts offers second opinions to grant you peace of mind.

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Conditions we treat

Achilles tendinitis
Arthritis
Bunions
Charcot foot
Clubfoot
Flat feet
Foot and ankle fractures
Hammer toe
Heel pain
High arch
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteoporosis

Advanced foot and ankle procedures

Our expert surgeons evaluate and treat a high volume of foot and ankle cases each year, offering the latest minimally invasive surgery and specializing in even the most complex cases and revision surgeries. Many are actively involved in academic research, pioneering new developments and technology in diagnosis, treatment, and care that offers the best possible results. The Penn Achilles Tendinopathy Center of Research Translation is a nationally funded lab seeking to better understand and treat Achilles tendon injuries.

Penn is one of the few medical centers in the nation that perform vascularized bone grafting, a procedure that involves removing a piece of bone from one part of the body and transferring it to another. Whatever your personal needs are, we use the most advanced technology to restore maximum function, minimize pain, and ensure the quickest possible recovery.

Ankle fusion surgery

Procedure that joins ankle bones to reduce pain and improve stability.

Ankle replacement

Ankle replacement is surgery to replace the damaged bone and cartilage in the ankle joint. Artificial joint parts (prosthetics) are used to replace your own bones. There are different types of ankle replacement surgeries.

Ankle tendon transfer

Surgery that reroutes a healthy tendon to restore ankle or foot movement.

Arthrodesis (joint fusion)

This surgery fuses bones together into one continuous bone structure to relieve pain in a joint.

Bunion correction

This treatment can include nonsurgical and surgical approaches to address a misalignment of the big toe.

Foot and ankle tendon and ligament repair

These surgeries fix damaged tissues related to foot and ankle flexibility, stability, and mobility.

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Penn Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center

The Penn Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center, is a unique program that brings together a specialized team of orthopaedic and plastic surgeons to treat limbs that are at risk of amputation or in need of functional restoration.

Learn more about the Penn Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center