Foot and Ankle

Foot & Ankle

When foot and ankle conditions cause pain, slow you down, or hold you back from what you need or want to do, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group has the expert to help.

Dr. Dresher, our foot and ankle specialist, has advanced training in foot and ankle problems, and is able to treat the broad range of conditions and injuries that can occur throughout life, from early childhood and adolescence, to active adulthood and retirement. He performs hundreds of foot and ankle operations each year, and treats even more ailments non-surgically. The most common conditions and procedures for foot/ankle injuries include:

Foot & Ankle Conditions

Arthritis
Ankle sprains
Ankle and calcaneus (heel bone) fractures
Midfoot fractures (including Jones and Lisfranc)
Heel spurs

Plantar fasciitis
Shin splints
Achilles tendon problems
Hammer toe and other toe disorders
Bunions

Morton’s neuroma
Diabetic foot disease
Charcot arthropathy
Tendonitis
Cartilage and ligament tears

Procedures

Ankle arthroscopy
Fracture repair
Achilles tendon repair
Bunionectomy

Neurectomy
Foot and ankle fusions
Ankle replacement

In addition to board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians, our foot and ankle patients have access to, and the support of, trained orthotists and prosthetists who can design, fabricate, and custom fit a wide variety of therapeutic devices, such as inserts, braces, and shoes. These custom solutions can correct foot and ankle imbalances and provide the stability you need to resume your active life.

We also offer physical therapy to help strengthen your foot or ankle after an injury or surgery. Our therapists will work alongside your doctor to create a care plan that’s tailored for your specific needs and goals.

Let us work with you to discuss treatment options and develop a plan that you are comfortable with so you are up and running in no time. For comprehensive care, call our Colorado Springs foot and ankle specialist at (719) 632-7669 to make an appointment with Dr. Brad Dresher, or use our online form to request an appointment.