Treatment Options
A Practical Treatment Ladder for Foot and Ankle Pain
Treatment should follow the diagnosis. Stamford Podiatry Group starts by identifying the painful structure, then discusses conservative care, support, in-office options, or surgery when the condition calls for it.
Podiatry Treatment Options
These pages explain how common foot and ankle treatment paths work, who they may help, what to ask, and which condition pages connect to each option.
Conservative Care
Plain-language guidance about conservative care, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Custom Orthotics
Plain-language guidance about custom orthotics, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Plain-language guidance about corticosteroid injections, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Shockwave / EPAT Therapy
Plain-language guidance about shockwave / epat therapy, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more PRP Injections
Plain-language guidance about prp injections, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Laser Therapy
Plain-language guidance about laser therapy, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Tenex Procedure
Plain-language guidance about tenex procedure, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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TenJet Hydrosurgery
Plain-language guidance about tenjet hydrosurgery, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Topaz Radiofrequency
Plain-language guidance about topaz radiofrequency, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Regenerative Medicine
Plain-language guidance about regenerative medicine, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Dry Needling
Plain-language guidance about dry needling, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Foot Surgery
Plain-language guidance about foot surgery, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Ankle Foot Orthosis
Plain-language guidance about ankle foot orthosis, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Advanced Wound Care
Plain-language guidance about advanced wound care, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Bunion Surgery
Plain-language guidance about bunion surgery, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Diagnostic Ultrasound
Plain-language guidance about diagnostic ultrasound, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release
Plain-language guidance about endoscopic plantar fascia release, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Foot and Ankle MRI
Plain-language guidance about foot and ankle mri, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Hammertoe Surgery
Plain-language guidance about hammertoe surgery, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Joint Replacement
Plain-language guidance about joint replacement, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Keryflex Nail Restoration
Plain-language guidance about keryflex nail restoration, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Physical Therapy for Feet
Plain-language guidance about physical therapy for feet, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
Learn more Swift Microwave Therapy
Plain-language guidance about swift microwave therapy, including candidate fit, evaluation, treatment expectations, limitations, and alternatives.
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Start With the Problem, Then Compare the Treatment
A heel pain patient, a diabetic patient with a wound, and a patient with an ingrown toenail all need different next steps. Use the treatment pages to understand the care ladder, then use the condition pages or appointment form to move toward a diagnosis.