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.
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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Conditions we treat
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Ligament Injury
- Ankle Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Tendinitis
- Ankle Tendinosis
- Ankle Tendon Injury
- Clawfoot
- Foot Arthritis
- Foot Deformity
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Injury
- Foot Neuroma
- Foot Pain
- Foot Sprain
- Foot Tendonitis
- Hallux Rigidus
- Osteoporosis on Foot
- Sports-related Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Toe Fracture
- Toe Pain
Steps ahead of the rest in foot and ankle care
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.
When you choose Penn Orthopaedics, you’ll not only be treated by a highly experienced foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, you’ll have access to specialists from many disciplines, including sports medicine, plastic surgery, vascular medicine, rheumatology, radiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, orthotics, and more. We also work closely with Penn Podiatry to ensure you’re seen by the most appropriate foot and ankle specialist for your specific condition.
So whether your pain is caused by an injury, aging, or another health condition, and you need a scan, nonsurgical care, surgery, or rehabilitation—or you’re just not sure where to start—our knowledgeable team will get you to the right provider and formulate a treatment plan that aligns with your preferences and goals.
Advanced foot and ankle procedures
Our foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons perform all types of surgeries, from the latest minimally invasive procedures to total ankle replacement. 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.
Our surgical offerings include:
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.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.