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Online Guide to Foot & Ankle Care
With our focus being on our patients, we have developed our foot and ankle guide to provide patients with further information about their injuries and conditions and the treatments available to them. To access our guide, use the button below.
The specialty-trained foot doctors at Desert Orthopaedic Center, located in Las Vegas and Henderson, are regional experts in assessing, diagnosing, and treating foot injuries and conditions.
Foot issues are some of the most common problems that doctors treat, because the foot is comprised of many structures and tissues, making the foot vulnerable to pain. Due to this, and coupling it with the need to use our feet daily, it is critical for an orthopaedic doctor specializing in the foot and ankle, or a podiatrist, to be accurate with their diagnosis and precise with the treatment of your foot pain.
The types of foot pain a person or patient can experience are varied, from intense pain from an injury or chronic pain from arthritis. It is also possible for diabetic patients to experience pain from foot complications.
Common Conditions
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Damaged tendons
- Fractured foot or broken toe
- Hammertoe
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains or strains
Common Symptoms
If you are suffering from any of the following common symptoms, it is recommended you seek nonsurgical or surgical medical treatment from a foot specialist near you:
- Numbness
- Pain caused by flexing or bending toes
- Pain in specific areas such as the arch or heel
- Swollen, sore, or tender toes or feet
- Tingling sensation when pressure is applied to feet
At Desert Orthopaedic Center, our foot specialists understand that foot pain can impact the health and quality of life for a patient. While conservative treatment options are recommended first, your condition may require a more advanced type of treatment such as surgery. Our foot doctors are committed to delivering specialized care and a customized treatment plan focused on the needs of the patient, so they are able to return to their daily activities quickly and safely.
Contact us today to consult with a foot specialist at Desert Orthopaedic Center located in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada. Please call (702) 731-4088 or schedule an appointment online to be seen at our Central, Northwest, Southwest, West Central, or Henderson office.
CHOOSE EXCELLENCE AT DESERT ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER IN LAS VEGAS & HENDERSON
With years of experience and advanced training devoted to the orthopaedic care of the foot, our specialty-trained foot specialists at Desert Orthopaedic Center are the region's experts in accurately diagnosing and effectively treating foot injuries and conditions, and they are dedicated to working with you to develop an appropriate treatment plan suited to your unique needs and goals.
Our foot surgeons, Dr. Roger Fontes, Dr. Abdi Raissi, and Dr. Troy Watson, have the knowledge and expertise to accurately diagnose and effectively treat your foot condition.
To consult with a foot doctor at our practice, please schedule an appointment online or call (702) 731-4088 to be seen at one of our offices conveniently located in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada.
Online Guide to Foot & Ankle Care
With our focus being on our patients, we have developed our foot and ankle guide to provide patients with further information about their injuries and conditions and the treatments available to them. To access our guide, use the button below.
Dedicated to learning the newest procedures and techniques, our doctors are highly skilled foot doctors who are committed to continuing their education and training so that they can offer you the latest in orthopaedic excellence. As part of this commitment, we are proud to offer the new, patented treatment option for bunions, Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction.
Our experts at Desert Orthopaedic Center are helping patients in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas take control of their foot and ankle health. By participating in the Look for the “O” campaign, a public awareness campaign from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, our experts are helping patients understand the value of seeking treatment from a specialty-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon for their foot and ankle needs.
Looking for the “O” means choosing the specialized care only a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon can provide. These surgeons’ unique expertise can help you keep your feet healthy and free from pain.
Explore the resources below to learn when you should Look for the “O” and why it makes such a difference in your foot and ankle health.