Foot and ankle problems are among the most common reasons that patients seek help from orthopedic physicians. In fact, it is estimated that more than one in every 10 visits to an orthopedist involves an injury or a chronic condition involving the foot or ankle.

University Medical Center at Princeton's board certified orthopedic surgeons are recognized for their treatment of complex foot and ankle problems.

We provide treatment for individuals with:

• Achilles tendon injuries
• Ankle arthritis
• Ankle instability
• Arthritis of the big toe (hallux rigidus)
• Bunions
• Charcot deformities (diabetic foot deformities)
• Congenital deformities
• Flat foot deformity
• Fractures (tibia, ankle, talus, calcaneus, metatarsals)
• Hammer toes
• Metatarsalgia (pain in front of foot)
• Osteochondritis Dissecans (loose cartilage in ankle)
• Post-traumatic deformity
• Previous failed foot and ankle surgery
• Tendon ruptures

UMCP's state-of-the-art foot & ankle services include:

• Ankle arthroscopy
• Ankle ligament reconstruction
• Bunion and hammer toe correction
• Correction of bony deformities
• Internal and external fixation of foot and ankle fractures
• Fusions
• Revision for previously failed surgery
• Reconstruction of trauma
• Tendon repair
• Tendon transfers

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Related services available through Princeton HealthCare System include:

• Outpatient radiology imaging services
• Home care
• Occupational therapy
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
• Self-direct blood donations

Finding the Right Doctor

For assistance finding an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System, call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (1.888.742.7496), any time day or night, or click here to search for a physician through our online Physician Directory.