Podiatry is a branch of medicine that treats disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Podiatrists are trained to take care of your feet with non-surgical and surgical procedures.
A podiatrist treats the following conditions:
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Heel and ankle pain
Bunions
Hammer toes
Calluses and corns
Plantar warts
Fallen arches
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Gout
Sprained ankles
Arthritis
Fractured foot or ankle
Diabetic wounds
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Virtua's board-certified podiatrists provide a complete spectrum of services to treat a variety of foot disorders. Virtua podiatrists use the following technologies to diagnose foot, ankle and lower leg problems:
- CT scan
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
Once a diagnosis is made, Virtua podiatrists use non surgical and surgical treatments including:
- Orthotics, devices like corrective shoes that fix foot deformities
- Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique for treating a damaged joint
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
Additional services include a Wound Healing Center and physical therapy.
Virtua Podiatrists
Camden:
Maple Shade, Marlton, Medford, Pennsauken, Washington Township: