Austin Foot & Ankle Center
CALL NOW: (512) 450-0101
  • Our Podiatrists
  • Home
  • Services
    • Achilles Tendinitis/Tears and or Ruptures
    • Ankle Sprain and Chronic Ankle Instability
    • Arthritis
    • Bunion and Tailors Bunion
    • Custom Fitted Orthotics
    • Diabetic Foot Care
    • Flatfoot or Posterior Tibial Tendon Disease
    • Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
    • Fungal Toenails
    • Gout
    • Hammertoes
    • Heel Pain
    • Ingrown Toenails
    • Neuromas
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment
  • Laser Therapies
    • MLS Laser Therapy
    • Laser Nail Fungus Treatment
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Patients
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Book Online Now
    • Book Online Now (Research Blvd)
    • Book Online Now (Davis Ln)
  • Home
  • Articles
  • Arthritis
austin podiatry

Arthritis

Arthritis comes in many forms, osteoarthritis is the most common form which is characterized by the breakdown or loss of cartilage within the joints of the body. For example, hallux rigidus which is a common arthritic condition seen in the big toe joint of the foot.

Causes:

Osteoarthritis can be caused by excessive wear and tear of the joint which may be caused by; age, repetitive micro-trauma, or abrupt traumatic injury to the joint. In either case, the development of degenerative arthritis starts with loss of protective covering within the joint called cartilage. Osteoarthritis progresses more quickly as the severity of the injury increases. Poor foot bio-mechanics may also lead to early degenerative arthritis.

Symptoms:

Increased stiffness, decreased motion of the joint, and increased swelling of the joint. Patients also present with pain within the joint on range of motion, i.e when moving the joint.

Knee Joint

Diagnosis:

Is based on a history and physical exam of your symptoms. Imaging studies may also be incorporated by the foot and ankle surgeon to further help determine the severity of the condition.

Treatment:

Conservative treatments consist of:
Treatment is critical to prevent further damage of the arthritic joint. Controlling the inflammation and pain using anti inflammatory medications, custom orthotic devices, and or immobilization. Physical therapy helps decrease stiffness and increase range of motion, decreasing the progression of degenerative arthritis. Also, we offer advanced laser therapy, used by many professional athletes, that is non-invasive and proven to get you back on your feet faster and pain free.

Surgical treatments
When all conservative treatments fail to alleviate the patient’s pain symptoms, the foot and ankle surgeon will consider the procedure best suited to the patient’s condition and lifestyle.

Learn More

Book Online Now!

North Office (Research Blvd)
South Office (Davis Ln)
PLEASE ADD HOME ADDRESS UNDER ADDITIONAL NOTES SECTION
*Office hours:* 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM Friday Weekend appointments available upon request

Resources

Make an appointment
Contact Us
New Patient Forms
Meet the Doctors
Privacy Policy
Privacy Practice
Testimonials

Patient Portal

Recent Articles

  • footanklecare austin foot ankle center
    Itchy Feet Causes
    Thu, Feb 23 2023
  • barefoot feet girl 1204473
    Happy feet during the holidays
    Thu, Oct 24 2019
  • prp therapy feet
    Working Feet Need a Little Help
    Thu, Oct 17 2019
  • 1687592 santa socks
    Summer is over and your feet are thanking you
    Thu, Oct 10 2019
  • running shoes
    Picking the right running shoe.
    Mon, Dec 10 2018

Locations

Austin Foot & Ankle Center
9012 Research Boulevard #C-13, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 450-0101

Austin Foot & Ankle Center – South
5200-B Davis Ln Suite 120, Austin, TX 78749
Extended hours on Saturday 8:00 AM – Till noon Call for Appointment (512) 336-8909

The Domain Area:
11824 Jollyville Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 335-1800

Fax: (512) 450-0086

  • Call For Appointment
  • Podiatrist News

design © 2023 lucid crew