Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

With your foot and ankle and natural shock absorbers prone to normal wear and tear, having arthritis only makes matters worse as the joints become inflamed and distorted.

It is worth remembering that arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints causing pain and stiffness in any joint in the body. It is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.

Although there is no known cure, there are many treatment options available to slow the progress of the disease and relieve symptoms of an arthritic foot and ankle. Our podiatric team has been treating patients with arthritis of the foot and ankle with success in our offices in Broward and Palm Beach. If you suspect that you are experiencing arthritis of the foot or ankle, schedule an appointment online to visit our lead podiatrists in South Florida.

With proper treatment, many people with arthritis are able to manage their pain, thus leading fulfilling lives. The most common types of arthritis of the foot and ankle are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.

Arthritic Foot & Ankle Symptoms

In most cases, the usual sign will be pain and inflamed joint. Some other common symptoms may include:

• Joint swelling and redness
• Pain when pressure is applied to the joint
• Pain with motion
• Increased pain during the morning

For a preferred ankle specialist in Broward or Palm Beach County call us today at 954-906-9272 to schedule a consultation. For a South Florida foot doctor located in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs & Plantation, contact us today.