Foot & Ankle Care

Foot and ankle pain can cause a significant disruption on life.  Dunham Orthopaedics provides complete foot and ankle care utilizing both surgical and non-surgical therapies to provide relief from a variety of foot and ankle disorders.

Foot and ankle disorders can make even the simplest everyday activities a painful experience. Dunham Orthopaedics is here to get back on your feet and back to life. Don’t fall victim to the pain by losing out on the activities you enjoy. Dr. Rory Dunham will provide you with a comprehensive care plan that keeps you moving forward, one step at a time.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles tendon injuries can cause pain behind the heel and difficulty walking. Some Achilles conditions are the result of an acute injury , while others come from chronic overuse . Learn about different problems of the Achilles tendon, and what treatments can help relieve your symptoms.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

An Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury seen in middle-aged athletes. Treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture is most often with surgery to reattach the torn edges of the ruptured tendon.

Achilles Tendonitis & Rupture

Achilles tendonitis causes pain at the back of the calf or near the top of the heel.  Tendonitis may result in a rupture of the Achilles tendon in severe cases.  Rupture of the Achilles tendon results in weakness when pushing off with the foot while walking or jumping.

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain results when the ligaments of the ankle are either stretched too far or tear due to the injury. Treatment of an ankle sprain is important to get back to activity quickly.  Multiple injuries or sprains may lead to instability of the ankle joint, especially if not treated.

Flat Feet

While flat feet may not be a problem themselves, they often lead to overpronation, and a predisposition to common overuse injuries.

High Ankle Sprain

A high ankle sprain is a term used to describe an injury to the ligament (syndesmotic ligament) that connects the two bones of the lower leg just above the ankle joint.   A high ankle sprain may be difficult to recognize and in some cases may require surgery.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is due to irritation and inflammation of the tight tissue that forms the arch of the foot. Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include heel pain with prolonged walking and standing.

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Posterior tibial tendonitis is an uncommon problem of one of the major tendons in the foot which support the arch. Problems with this tendon can be debilitating.