bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
Treatment of Foot Problems
Footwear changes and orthoses Injections of anesthetics and/or corticosteroids Sometimes surgery Many foot disorders are successfully treated by changing a person’s footwear, such as wearing different shoes or using inserts or other devices placed in the shoe that change the position or range of movement of the foot to relieve pressure on affected joints or painful areas (called orthotics or orthoses). Injections of an anesthetic into the affected joint or painful area can often relieve pain and decrease muscle spasms so that joints can move more easily. A corticosteroid may also sometimes be injected to decrease pain and inflammation. If these treatments are not successful, sometimes surgery is needed to improve joint alignment and function and relieve pain. 