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Treating Arthritis in Your Feet

Arthritis is a common condition affecting nearly 60 million people, or roughly a quarter of all adults. Even if you aren’t suffering from arthritis right now, there’s a high chance that you will at some point. Unfortunately, arthritis in the feet and ankles is especially common. If you're looking for relief for your ankle and foot arthritis and live near Clinton, Jonesville, and Saline, MI, contact Dr. David Levitsky at Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic.

Treating foot and ankle pain is essential. If you’re in pain, you may compensate by adjusting how you walk and stand. Many people do this subconsciously and may not even realize that their gait or posture has changed. Often, these changes will strain your knees and back. Thus, treating ankle and foot pain caused by arthritis or whatever else may also provide pain in your back, knees, and throughout your body.

Using Custom Orthotics to Provide Support

One of the best ways to address ankle and foot pain, including aches caused by arthritis, is with custom orthotics. You may have come across inserts in the shoe department at your favorite store. In some cases, these simple inserts can help.

That said, custom orthotics are often far more effective? Why? They are customized specifically for your feet and condition. As such, they can provide much more support and relieve strain. Additionally, custom orthotics are typically made of higher-quality, more supportive materials. In turn, this can provide more immediate and lasting relief.

Interested in custom orthotics to treat arthritis and live near Clinton, Jonesville, and Saline, MI? Get in touch with Dr. David Levitsky at Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic.

Medications For Inflammation and Pain

Like other medical doctors, a podiatrist can prescribe a variety of medications. Often, anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective medication for treating arthritis and can provide lasting relief. A foot and ankle doctor may also prescribe pain medications.

In some cases, Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications will provide relief. A podiatrist can advise you on which medications will be most effective. If stronger medications are needed, you can discuss options with your foot and ankle doctor. Podiatrists can prescribe oral, topical, and injected medicines.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

In some cases, orthotics and medications may not be enough to treat arthritis. Foot and ankle surgery can often provide lasting relief from pain and strain.

Surgical options include:

Arthroscopic debridement to clean out joints by removing loose cartilage, inflamed tissue, and bone spurs.

Arthrodesis which is fusion of the bones in the joint; pain is reduced by eliminating motion of the joint.

Joint replacement to remove a severely damaged joint and replace the joint with a prosthetic.

A Customized Foot and Ankle Arthritis Treatment Plan

Treating arthritis in the foot and ankle can be difficult. Often, a combination of various treatment methods produces the best results. In addition to the methods described above, a podiatrist can teach you various at home exercises and treatments (such as soaking your feet in hot or cold water) to provide relief.

Want to develop a customized plan to treat ankle and foot arthritis and live near Clinton, Jonesville, and Saline, MI? Dial (517) 456-4114 to reach Dr. David Levitsky at Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic.

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