Treatment of Orthopedic Issues

Orthopedic physician or an experienced podiatrist like Dr. Namen?

Deciding which specialist to see for foot and ankle treatment can be a confusing… We get it. So, let’s break things down to help. If you have suffered an injury, condition, or symptom that affects foot or ankle health and performance see a podiatrist. Same can be said if you have been recommended to get foot or ankle surgery. Orthopedists are great and all, but you really shouldn’t take a chance in using a non-specialized surgeon when it comes to foot health. If however you have an injury, condition, or symptoms affecting any other part of your musculoskeletal system, an orthopedic physician is your best bet. Orthopedic physicians can perform a variety of procedures, but when it comes to foot and ankle health, there’s no one better concentrated in that area than a podiatrist.

Like his orthopedic medical colleagues, Dr. Namen specializes in surgeries of the foot and ankle including reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, Charcot foot and limb salvage in addition to treating all types of foot and ankle orthopedic conditions and injuries. Whether plantar fasciitis, heel/bone spurs, fallen arches, biomechanical issues, ankle sprains, or even diabetic foot conditions such as corns and calluses, Dr. Namen and the team are here to help. So, from non-invasive to surgical, he and the team at Namen Podiatry offer a full range of medical treatment options that may be more effective than using conservative treatments alone. In this way, he and the team at Namen Podiatry are truly the best and only choice when seeking the full range of medical services centered around foot and ankle wellness.