Our full-service podiatry practice provides complete care for your feet, ankles, skin, and toenails. From sports injuries to bunions to diabetic wounds and beyond, we offer the latest, most effective conservative to advanced non-surgical and surgical options to help you get back on your feet as quickly and safely as possible.
Neuroma
The term “neuroma” means a “tumor of a nerve”. It is an abnormal growth of cells within a nerve, and the majority of them are benign, but a few rare tumors are cancerous. These true neuroma’s generally occur in the larger nerve trunks of the ankle and lower leg, and in other parts of the human body. They can occur in the smaller nerves of the foot, but this is very uncommon.
Hammertoes
During gait, the arch of the foot naturally depresses to help absorb shock. One of the ways that the arch tries to elevate again is accomplished is by the gripping of the toes. They help to stabilize the metatarsal heads, pull the heel bone further forward to shorten the arch and elevate the heel. During the process of gait, if an abnormal amount of force is misdirected, (the arch being too low or the foot being too unstable) the toes must over grip and increase their actions. Often times this leads to a muscular imbalance causing deformity to the toes.
Laser for Toenail Fungus
Laser therapy for toenail fungus is a great treatment option. Laser therapy is safe, painless and effective at treating stubborn toenail fungus. The laser is able to penetrate the toenail farther so it can reach the problem at it's source...below the nail bed. Traditional nail fungus treatment can be messy, tedious, even harmful to your body. This solution does not have any side effects!
Children's Foot Care
Children's foot care is of paramount importance as it plays a significant role in their overall health and development. Healthy feet are crucial for proper growth, balance, and mobility. By prioritizing foot care in children, parents can prevent a wide range of foot problems and ensure their children lead active and comfortable lives.
Heel Pain Treatment
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis—a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed. A foot and ankle surgeon is best trained to distinguish between all the possibilities and determine the underlying source of your heel pain.
Diabetic Foot Care
People with diabetes are prone to many diabetic foot problems, often because of two complications of diabetes: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation. Neuropathy causes loss of feeling in your feet, taking away your ability to feel pain and discomfort, so you may not detect an injury or irritation. Poor circulation in your feet reduces your ability to heal, making it hard for even a tiny cut to resist infection.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a panful condition. The Achilles tendon-the longest tendon in the body-runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This tendon can become irritated and inflammed by overuse or sudden trauma. Our Albuquerque podiatrists treat Achilles tendonitits.
Flat Feet
Flatfoot is often a complex disorder, with diverse symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability. There are several types of flatfoot, all of which have one characteristic in common-partial or total collapse (loss) of the arch.
Bunions
Bunions can be painful and frustrating. They can make everyday activities painful and difficult. Wearing shoes, running and other day-to-day activities can become more dificult. Our Albuquerque podiatrists have bunion treatments.
Foot Pain
Stubborn podiatric pain can threaten your quality of life. When your feet hurt, really hurt, the pain can take up so much space in your mind that it leaves little room for anything else. Before you know it, discomfort dictates your entire experience and you can find yourself parking as close as possible to every entrance, skipping your daily walk, or canceling plans with friends—all because of the pain.
Sports Medicine
After a podiatric injury, prompt, professional treatment can make all the difference, from preventing minor injuries from becoming more serious to enabling you to return to activity sooner. Fortunately, you've come to just the right place for help.
Skin and Nail Conditions
Embarrassing conditions that can appear in the skin and nails on your feet include ingrown toenails, athlete's foot, and plantar warts. It is time to contact one of our Albuquerque, New Mexico locations if you are uncomfortable showing your foot in public or if unpleasant symptoms prevent you from doing the things you enjoy.
Surgery
When conservative treatments don't provide the desired results, New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute offers wide-ranging surgical options to help patients get back on their feet. Our exceptional podiatric surgeons are skilled in all manner of foot and ankle surgeries, including total ankle replacement and minimally-invasive bunion correction. Don't put off the care you need to get back to the life you love. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Orthotics
Orthotics can effectively treat wide-ranging podiatric injuries, deformities, and disorders, but finding the right orthotics for your condition, feet, and desired activities is absolutely essential. New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute's knowledgeable and experienced podiatrists can perform a thorough examination and gait assessment to help you identify the best option. Schedule an appointment with one of our specialists to learn more about our custom digital orthotics.
Laser Therapy
Suffering from an acute or chronic podiatric problem that makes every step agony? Don't live life in pain. New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute's highly-skilled podiatrists can help you get back on your feet. Our wide-ranging treatment options include MLS Laser Therapy, a revolutionary non-surgical intervention that kick-starts the body's own healing process for a faster recovery process without the risk of negative side effects. Learn more about MLS Laser Therapy, then schedule an appointment to find out if this innovative treatment is right for you.
Pressure Wave Therapy
New Mexico Foot & Ankle Institute's advanced options include pressure wave therapy, an innovative, non-invasive treatment that can not only relieve pain associated with common podiatric problems but stimulate an improved healing response. This revolutionary intervention is safe and FDA-approved for the treatment of wide-ranging musculoskeletal issues affecting the feet and ankles. Learn more about pressure wave therapy, also known as shockwave therapy, here, then schedule an appointment with our Albuquerque podiatry specialists to find out if it's right for you.