The Gentle Foot Care Clinic has offices in Brandon and Zephyrhills. Dr. Rajnish Manohar, a podiatrist with more than 16 years of experience, has seen a number of cases of arthritis of the ankle and/or foot. This painful condition can be treated and the quality of life improved for most patients. Here’s some information about arthritis, how it can relate to the feet, and what you can do to treat it. Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot The discomfort and stiffness you feel in your ankles and feet as you grow older could be arthritis. If left unattended, this nagging discomfort can grow even worse, ultimately ending up being so excruciating that you can not walk even brief distances. Extreme arthritis can limit your mobility and restrict your quality of life, however with correct treatment, you can slow the development of arthritis and lead a more efficient life. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a broad term for a number of conditions that ruin the workings of a typical joint. Arthritis may take place in your back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders or hands, but it likewise takes place in your ankles and feet. Virtually half of individuals in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the ankle and/or foot that may not trigger signs. There are lots of different kinds of arthritis. The most typical type, osteoarthritis (OSS-tee-oh-ar-THRI-tiss), arises from the “wear and tear” damage to joint cartilage (the soft tissue in between joint bones) that has age. The outcome is swelling, soreness, swelling and pain in the joint. Likewise, a sudden and distressing injury such as a damaged bone, torn ligament or moderate ankle strain can cause the hurt joint to become arthritic in the future. In some cases a terrible injury will result in arthritis in the injured joint even though the joint received proper treatment at the time of injury. Another common type, rheumatoid arthritis, is an inflammatory condition caused by an inflammation of the joint lining (the synovium). People with rheumatoid arthritis for at least 10 years usually end up with arthritis in some part of the ankle or foot. Other types of inflammatory arthritis include gout pain, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Anatomy of the Foot Brandon arthritis patients get some foot pain relief from podiatric care The foot has 26 bones and more than 30 joints. A group of tissue bands called ligaments hold these together. The muscles, tendons and ligaments work together with the many joints of the foot to manage activity. This smooth activity makes it possible for an individual to stroll well. When you get arthritis in the foot, you establish discomfort and limited movement so that it becomes too painful to walk. Treatment of Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot Correct treatment of ankle and foot arthritis addresses both pain and joint have an issue. Pain develops when the joint is injured. Injury to the joint might result from swelling caused by inflammatory arthritis or from the loss of joint surface (cartilage), typically caused by injury. If left neglected, the foot and ankle may eventually end up being deformed. If Dr. Manohar suspects you have arthritis of the ankle and foot , he will certainly ask you to have a full case history and physical examination. X-rays and lab tests typically can verify the type and level of the arthritis. Other tests such as a bone scan, calculated tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) might be used to assess your condition. When Dr. Manohar validates you have arthritis, he will recommend a treatment regimen which may include medications by mouth (anti-inflammatories), injections (steroids), physical treatment, weight-loss, or orthotics such as pads in your shoes or personalized braces. Surgical treatment might be necessary, at which time Dr. Manohar may refer you to a podiatric surgeon. This might involve cleaning the arthritic joint, eliminating the unpleasant movement of the joint, changing the joint with an artificial joint or a combination of all these. After surgical procedure, you will certainly need a period of rehab when your foot may need to be in a cast and you may have to wear special shoes or braces for a while. If you have arthritic pain in your ankle or foot please contact Dr. Rajnish Manohar at his Brandon office (813) 502-5904 or in Zephyrhills (813) 782-3233. Alternately, you can submit a request by clicking the button below to schedule an appointment. Schedule an Appointment
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