At Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists (DOS), our foot and ankle team provides advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment for everything from common overuse injuries to complex reconstructive conditions.
DOS is the only completely sub-specialized orthopedic practice in Delaware, giving patients access to focused specialists who treat foot and ankle conditions every day.
Why Choose DOS for Foot & Ankle Care?
The foot and ankle contain dozens of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that work together to support balance and movement. When pain or injury develops, specialized treatment matters.
Patients choose DOS for foot and ankle care because we offer:
- Fellowship-trained specialists
- Advanced diagnostics and imaging
- Personalized treatment plans
- Conservative care whenever possible
- Minimally invasive and reconstructive surgical options
- Care for sports injuries, arthritis, trauma, and chronic pain
- Multiple convenient Delaware locations
- Same-day appointments available when needed
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Conditions & Treatments
DOS specializes in advanced orthopedic foot & ankle procedures including:
Foot & Ankle Conditions
Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Achilles tendonitis and Achilles tears
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain and bone spurs
- Bunions and hammertoes
- Flat feet and high arches
- Arthritis of the foot or ankle
- Stress fractures and broken bones
- Tendon tears
- Cartilage injuries
- Nerve compression and numbness
- Diabetic foot complications
- Sports-related foot and ankle injuries
Non-Surgical Foot & Ankle Treatments
Many patients improve without surgery. Our team focuses on relieving pain, restoring mobility, and helping prevent future problems.
Non-surgical options may include:
- Activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Bracing or walking boots
- Custom orthotics
- Physical therapy
- Stretching and strengthening programs
- Cortisone injections
- PRP injections when appropriate
- Footwear recommendations and gait guidance
Surgical Foot & Ankle Procedures
When conservative care is not enough, our surgeons offer modern procedures designed to restore function and reduce pain.
Procedures may include:
- Fracture repair
- Ligament reconstruction
- Achilles tendon repair
- Arthroscopic ankle surgery
- Bunion correction
- Hammertoe correction
- Tendon reconstruction
- Cartilage restoration procedures
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Complex reconstructive foot surgery
