It’s estimated that as many as 54 million American adults have some form of arthritis. Since arthritis in your feet and ankles can make performing everyday tasks seem unbearably painful, schedule an evaluation with the caring podiatrists at Hoosier Foot & Ankle. The team can treat your arthritis at any of their five convenient locations throughout the Greater Indianapolis area and Kokomo. Book your arthritis appointment by requesting an appointment online, or by calling your closest clinic.
Arthritis is a chronic condition that leads to painful inflammation throughout your joints. It can affect just one joint, or it can affect several at a time. While it isn’t always known why some men and women develop arthritis while others don’t, medical experts do find that the following issues could increase your risk:
In some cases, you might also have a higher chance of developing arthritis if you’re overweight or obese.
Undiagnosed joint pain and stiffness are the leading reasons men and women come into Hoosier Foot & Ankle for an arthritis evaluation. You can also usually tell that you have arthritis if you experience:
In many cases, arthritis pain is worse right after waking up, or after long periods of sitting. Or if you have gout, which is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals, you may notice intense joint pain and severe inflammation that gets worse at night.
No. Arthritis is degenerative and continues to worsen. But with early intervention from the team at Hoosier Foot & Ankle, you can decrease arthritis pain and even slow the progression of future issues. Some of the best arthritis treatments and solutions include:
If you still haven’t had improvement after trying these conservative measures, your dedicated podiatrist at Hoosier Foot & Ankle is likely going to talk with you about surgery. Foot and ankle arthritis surgery involves any of the following:
Most arthritis surgeries are minimally invasive and performed arthroscopically with only a few incisions. Your surgical team at Hoosier Foot & Ankle cares for you every step of the way and offers extensive postoperative care.
Schedule your arthritis evaluation at Hoosier Foot & Ankle by clicking on the online scheduling feature, or by calling any of the offices.