Orthopedic providers at University of Utah Health are part of a team of internationally renowned experts who specialize in foot and ankle care. As part of an academic medical center, we work to remain ...

In some states, podiatrists can also treat ankle and lower limb conditions, including ulcers, nerve damage in the feet, and sports injuries. Podiatrists attend podiatric medical schools. They also ...

Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists along with a full-time podiatrist carry out the broad range of conservative and operative care. Our surgeons provide expertise in the ...

Gentle exercises like towel scrunches, ankle circles, and standing calf raises can help improve ankle strength, mobility, and balance after an ankle sprain. Mobility, stretching, and strengthening ...

Foot and ankle surgeries are procedures to treat foot and ankle conditions. You may need surgery if other treatment options haven’t helped. At University of Utah Health, our foot and ankle surgeons ...

IS OUR FOOTWEAR, BUT THAT SWITCH CAN REVEAL PROBLEMS CREATED OVER TIME BY A LACK OF SUPPORT. DOCTOR VAN DEN PATEL ORTHOPEDIC, FOOT AND ANKLE SURGEON AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, SAYS SOME PATIENTS DEVELOP ...