Glacier Foot and Ankle provides comprehensive medical and surgical services for a wide variety of foot and ankle problems.  Some of the most common problems treated by our physicians are listed below.

Surgical Services:

The Podiatric surgeons of GFAA specialize in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.  They have extensive experience based on specialized training; they focus exclusively on the foot and ankle.

• Bunions                                                        
• Hammertoes
• Neuromas                                                       office surgery Info.
• Foot and Ankle injury and trauma            outpatient surgery Info.
  • foot and ankle fractures                      before surgery Info.
  • foot and ankle sprains                        post-op instructions
  • foot and ankle tendon injury
    • Achilles tendon rupture
    • dropfoot
  • ankle ligament injury
    • chronic ankle pain and instability
• Bone spurs
  • heel spur
  • midfoot spur
  • joint spur
• Arthritis - chronic joint pain
  • joint implant procedures
  • joint arthrodesis (fusion)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis foot repair
• Diabetic foot repair / reconstruction
• Deformity reconstruction
• Flatfoot repair
  • adult acquired flatfoot (fallen arches)
  • pediatric flatfoot
• Ganglion and cyst removal
• Corns and calluses
  • permanent removal of corns
• Wart destruction
• Nail problems
  • partial or total permanent nail removal – prevents recurrent infection

Orthotics:
                                                                 
Orthotics are custom-made foot supports which are very effective in relieving pain.  They are often an effective alternative or adjunct to surgery.  Each pair is unique.  They are individually made from a cast impression taken of the patient’s foot.  Proper casting technique is essential to produce a top-quality device. 

Custom orthotics provide structural support, relieving pain by reducing stress and strain on the foot and ankle.  There are evidence-based scientific studies that prove custom orthotics are an effective treatment option for many causes of foot and ankle pain. 

• Functional orthotics
  • correct and improve foot function
• Accommodative orthotics
  • reduce and relieve pressure areas to prevent calluses and foot ulcers
• Dress shoe orthotics
  • strong graphite shell, thin enough to fit into most shoes
• Sports orthotics
  • withstand the constant impact from running, jumping,….
• Geriatric orthotics
  • well cushioned and very supportive
• Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
  • custom bracing for the dysfunctional or weakened foot and ankle
  • non-surgical stabilization
  • indicated vs. problems such as dropfoot, stroke and tendon rupture
• Diabetic Shoes
  • extra-depth shoes with a custom accommodative insole to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers and infection
• Orthotic repair and refurbishing

Podiatric Medical Services

• Treatment of all foot and ankle injuries and deformity
  • including ankle fracture and tendon rupture
• Treatment of local manifestations of systemic diseases
• Heel pain / arch strain
• Forefoot pain
• Flatfoot problems
• Tendonitis
• Shin splints
• Stress fractures
• Diabetic wound care
• At-Risk foot care
  • for Diabetics and other patients with vascular disease and neuropathy
• Complete lower extremity ulcer care
  • wound car
• Treatment of infection
  • cellulitis / abscess – soft tissue infections
  • osteomyelitis – bone infection
• Permanent ingrown nail removal
  • partial or total nail removal
  • prevents recurrent infection and pain
• Treatment of fungal nails and athlete’s foot
• Wart destruction
• Arthritis care

Routine Foot Care Services                  Routine Foot Care Policy

• Trimming of nails
• Trimming of corns, calluses and thickened skin
• Debridement of fungal nails
• Padding to relieve pressure areas