​Foot and Ankle Surgery Services

If you have a foot, ankle, or heel condition — like chronic pain, swell ing, or injury — the UPMC Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center covers your every need.

From initial diagnosis to treatment and outpatient therapy, we're here to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

Why Choose UPMC for Foot and Ankle Surgery?

UPMC’s vast network of resources and support services allows our orthopaedic surgeons to provide you with comprehensive foot and ankle care.

Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from many other practices.

From the moment you walk through our door, you experience comprehensive care not just limited to the foot and ankle.

We take into account every aspect of your health, working with an incredible team of:

• Diabetes educators
• Podiatrists
• Vascular surgeons
• Wound care specialists
• And more

Where Research and Practice Meet

Because our Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the University of Pittsburgh receives a high level of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other sources, our orthopaedic research and clinical studies are constantly uncovering new and less-invasive treatments in areas such as:

• Ankle and ligament reconstruction
• Arthritis
• Artificial joints and bones
• Cartilage metabolism
• Foot and ankle implants
• Gene and stem cell therapy
• Robotics and computer-assisted surgery
• Soft tissue biomechanics

At the UPMC Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center, our goal is to get you back on your feet, pain-free, as quickly as possible.

With advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, as well as a wide range of treatment options, we can help you find relief and keep you moving on with your life.

State-of-the-art Imaging and Testing

Our foot and ankle surgeons use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and treat all kinds of foot, ankle, and heel conditions.

Digitized x-ray systems let us see everything in real time, so you won’t be waiting for results.

Imaging technologies and other diagnostic tools include:

• Arthrograms — an x-ray to help diagnose the cause of unexplained joint pain
• Bone scans
• Computed tomography (CT) scans
• Hand-held Doppler units — ultrasound tools that can detect a blockage in the blood vessels
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
• X-rays

Foot and Ankle Treatments

We never take shortcuts when it comes to choosing the right treatment. Whenever we can, we use minimally invasive techniques.

To make sure you can enjoy the most active lifestyle possible, we offer a broad span of treatment options, including:

• Advanced external fixation — use of the latest equipment to enhance bone stability during recovery
• Ankle replacement
• Arthroscopy — minimally invasive surgery using a tiny camera
• Amputation prevention and limb salvage surgery
• Amputation
• Arthritis
• Biomechanics
• Bone graft substitutes and bone-fusing protein
• Bunion removal
• Cartilage repair
• Club foot repair
• Fracture care
• Hammer toe repair
• Injections to reduce pain and swelling — corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections
• Joint arthroplasty
• Joint replacement
• Ligament reconstructions
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Repair of torn ligaments and tendons
• Resurfacing procedures

Your Foot and Ankle Surgery Team

We establish a team of experts to meet each patient's specific needs. Your treatment team may include:

• Orthopaedic surgeons
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists)
• Neurologists
• Pain specialists
• Primary care physicians
• Psychiatrists
• Physical therapists
• Diabetes experts