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Why choose UCSF Health for foot and ankle care?
UCSF Health specialists treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. We offer both nonsurgical and surgical options to relieve painful lower leg symptoms. Our team helps you recover from injuries and return to the activities you love.
Why choose UCSF Health for foot and ankle care?
UCSF Health specialists treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. We offer both nonsurgical and surgical options to relieve painful lower leg symptoms. Our team helps you recover from injuries and return to the activities you love.
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Comprehensive approach
You get holistic, coordinated care from surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists and other UCSF Health experts.Specialized care
Our fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons are highly specialized in repairing the delicate and complex tendons and bones that make up the foot and ankle.Expertise in minimally invasive procedures
Our arthroscopic techniques use specialized robotic tools and cameras, when possible, to make smaller incisions – typically leading to a quicker recovery.Convenient locations
You may see a specialist at any of our foot and ankle care locations throughout the Bay Area.
Our foot and ankle services
We diagnose and treat foot, ankle and lower leg injuries and structural issues. Our experts listen to your concerns, identify the source of the problem and create a treatment plan to help you heal.
Your care team may include:
Orthopedic surgeons
Endocrinologists
Orthotic and prosthetic experts
Physical therapists
Podiatrists
Sports medicine specialists
Nonsurgical foot and ankle services
We offer personalized nonsurgical treatments to help you feel better:
Physical therapy. Our physical therapists teach you stretching and strengthening exercises to treat certain foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis.
Injections. We provide targeted medication injections to ease foot and ankle pain and reduce inflammation.
Orthotic support. We offer options, ranging from shoe inserts to custom orthotics, made to support your foot and reduce pain.
Foot and ankle surgery
Our board-certified surgeons can help when nonsurgical treatments aren't working. At UCSF Health, you'll find:
Expert foot and ankle surgery. We perform a wide range of procedures, from bunion surgery to advanced treatments such as Achilles tendon repair.
Collaboration with specialists. Plastic and microvascular surgeons help repair complex foot and ankle injuries after trauma, especially when soft tissue reconstruction is needed.
Leaders in ankle replacement. UCSF Health is a leader in ankle replacement surgery, using the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) System, the most advanced technology available.
Locations
Providers
Award-winning orthopedic care
Best in Northern California and No. 6 in the nation for orthopedic care
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
Treatments
- Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Ankle Joint Replacement
- Correction of Bunion
- Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery
Research initiatives
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The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has several research programs dedicated to investigating different areas of musculoskeletal health care, such as hip, knee and spine surgery.
Helpful resources
Recommended reading
Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries are common. You can help prevent injury by following these guidelines, including choosing the right shoes and listening to your body.
Treating Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains are the most common ankle injury. If you sprain your ankle, follow these four steps to help you recover.
Support services
Case Management and Social Work
Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.
Patient Relations
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.