{"id":393,"date":"2025-11-11T18:47:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T18:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/drwilcox\/foot-ankle-conditions\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:39:04","slug":"conditions-foot-ankle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/conditions-foot-ankle\/","title":{"rendered":"Foot &amp; Ankle Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"393\" class=\"elementor elementor-393\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-144b996e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"144b996e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87930d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"87930d0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7feae7d0 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7feae7d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"textBg\">Preserving your movement.<br><\/span>\nRestoring your foundation.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39541324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39541324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover the foot and ankle injuries and conditions we treat, from sprains to cartilage damage, with advanced, joint-preserving orthopedic care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d36d61a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d36d61a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e45675 elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-41 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3e45675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"btn-new\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3dec76 elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-17 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b3dec76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:+1%20(380)%20219-5972\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call Us Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5db717 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e5db717\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-795d9aff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"795d9aff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Pain-and-Joint-Alignment-\u2013-Orthopedic-Illustration.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-394\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Pain-and-Joint-Alignment-\u2013-Orthopedic-Illustration.webp 548w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Pain-and-Joint-Alignment-\u2013-Orthopedic-Illustration-279x300.webp 279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4872e898 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4872e898\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a783007 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a783007\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a26ef27 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a26ef27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Foot &amp; Ankle Conditions <\/span><br>We Treat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3028b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f3028b2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603b27df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"603b27df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your mobility. Every step, jump, or pivot depends on their strength and balance. When pain, stiffness, or instability get in the way, it affects your whole body. At The Joint Preservation Center, our surgeons focus on preserving your natural anatomy \u2014 repairing and restoring tissue rather than removing or replacing it. Our goal is to help you move comfortably, stay active, and protect your long-term joint health.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Below are the most common foot and ankle problems we diagnose and treat, explained in clear and simple terms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1a97b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e1a97b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef592e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ef592e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4131d3 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4131d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ankle Sprains and <br><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Ligament Injuries<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36612c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36612c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ligament injuries are among the most common ankle problems, especially for athletes and active adults. When not treated properly, they can lead to chronic instability and future arthritis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc0d727 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc0d727\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Acute ankle sprains (mild to severe)<\/li><li>Chronic ankle instability<\/li><li>High ankle sprains (syndesmotic injuries)<\/li><li>Ligament tears after trauma or sports<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e7a0a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e7a0a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our approach focuses on restoring strength and stability through advanced rehabilitation, biologic injections, and minimally invasive ligament reconstruction when needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b713222 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b713222\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713040a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"713040a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Sprain-Treatment-and-Ligament-Injury-Care.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-395\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Sprain-Treatment-and-Ligament-Injury-Care.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Sprain-Treatment-and-Ligament-Injury-Care-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Sprain-Treatment-and-Ligament-Injury-Care-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d022b57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d022b57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfb330d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bfb330d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5e738b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1c5e738b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Cartilage-Damage-and-Osteochondral-Lesion-in-Ankle.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-396\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Cartilage-Damage-and-Osteochondral-Lesion-in-Ankle.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Cartilage-Damage-and-Osteochondral-Lesion-in-Ankle-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Cartilage-Damage-and-Osteochondral-Lesion-in-Ankle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1e3faf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d1e3faf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd70aef no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fd70aef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cartilage Injuries and <br><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Osteochondral Lesions<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e170d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e170d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cartilage damage in the ankle can cause pain, swelling, and catching \u2014 often following a sprain or repetitive stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655aa79f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"655aa79f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT)<\/li><li>Chondral defects and cartilage wear<\/li><li>Early arthritis after injury<\/li><li>Subchondral bone bruises or cysts<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e464716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e464716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We use arthroscopic cartilage restoration, microfracture, and biologic resurfacing to preserve joint function and prevent long-term degeneration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc74838 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dc74838\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4139ce52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4139ce52\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be432ac no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7be432ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tendon Disorders <span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">and Tears<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c905196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c905196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The tendons around the ankle and foot help stabilize and propel your steps. Overuse or injury can cause inflammation, weakness, or rupture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d96f26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d96f26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Achilles tendinitis or partial tear<\/li><li>Achilles tendon rupture (acute or chronic)<\/li><li>Posterior tibial tendinopathy<\/li><li>Peroneal tendon tears or subluxation<\/li><li>Flexor or extensor tendon injuries<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5779889d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5779889d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our treatments include ultrasound-guided biologic injections, focused physical therapy, and arthroscopic or mini-open tendon repair when necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58806c7c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58806c7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f2a6d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"42f2a6d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tendon-Disorders-and-Stretching-for-Ankle-and-Foot-Recovery.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-397\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tendon-Disorders-and-Stretching-for-Ankle-and-Foot-Recovery.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tendon-Disorders-and-Stretching-for-Ankle-and-Foot-Recovery-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tendon-Disorders-and-Stretching-for-Ankle-and-Foot-Recovery-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e1b200 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14e1b200\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec97617 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ec97617\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d742a00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d742a00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Alignment-Evaluation-in-Clinic.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-398\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Alignment-Evaluation-in-Clinic.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Alignment-Evaluation-in-Clinic-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Foot-and-Ankle-Alignment-Evaluation-in-Clinic-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f534b47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f534b47\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407c8a13 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"407c8a13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ankle and <br><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Foot Alignment Problems<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ff7323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40ff7323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alignment issues can overload certain parts of your foot and ankle, causing pain and cartilage wear over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c341ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c341ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Flatfoot (fallen arch or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction)<\/li><li>High arch (cavus foot)<\/li><li>Heel or ankle malalignment after injury<\/li><li>Progressive deformities causing pain or imbalance<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6369af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b6369af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We use 3D imaging, gait analysis, and realignment procedures to restore balance and prevent future degeneration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c19149 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14c19149\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-222a538e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"222a538e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31291b73 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31291b73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ankle Impingement <span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">and Stiffness<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8fe47e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f8fe47e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When scar tissue or bone spurs restrict movement, ankle impingement can cause pain during walking or sports.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-795ec745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"795ec745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Anterior ankle impingement (\u201cfootballer\u2019s ankle\u201d)<\/li><li>Posterior impingement (\u201cdancer\u2019s heel\u201d)<\/li><li>Chronic stiffness after surgery or fracture<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25052c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25052c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We perform arthroscopic impingement release to restore smooth motion and relieve pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcc84d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2bcc84d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f943742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f943742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Impingement-Assessment-and-Joint-Stiffness-Evaluation.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-399\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Impingement-Assessment-and-Joint-Stiffness-Evaluation.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Impingement-Assessment-and-Joint-Stiffness-Evaluation-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Impingement-Assessment-and-Joint-Stiffness-Evaluation-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47cb2f3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47cb2f3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f5c55d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45f5c55d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f62346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"29f62346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Fracture-Recovery-and-Post-Traumatic-Care.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-400\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Fracture-Recovery-and-Post-Traumatic-Care.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Fracture-Recovery-and-Post-Traumatic-Care-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Ankle-Fracture-Recovery-and-Post-Traumatic-Care-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2344e230 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2344e230\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419892b9 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"419892b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fractures and <br><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Post-Traumatic Conditions<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389a531f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"389a531f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After a fracture, it\u2019s common to experience stiffness, malalignment, or pain. Our team focuses on restoring natural function while minimizing further damage to the joint.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a21a0af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a21a0af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Ankle fractures and dislocations<\/li><li>Talus, calcaneus, and midfoot fractures<\/li><li>Post-fracture stiffness or deformity<\/li><li>Early arthritis after trauma<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a27b9c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a27b9c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d98e5cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d98e5cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3d9a4c no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3d9a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arthritis and <br><span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Early Degenerative Conditions<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a84c4d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a84c4d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When arthritis begins, early and precise treatment can slow progression and preserve your mobility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c66237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c66237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Early ankle osteoarthritis<\/li><li>Post-traumatic arthritis<\/li><li>Midfoot or subtalar joint degeneration<\/li><li>Focal cartilage loss causing pain<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db0189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db0189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We use joint-preserving biologic therapies, cartilage restoration, and realignment osteotomies to maintain your natural joint for as long as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41eea598 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41eea598\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed8ddc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ed8ddc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Active-Lifestyle-with-Foot-and-Ankle-Arthritis-Management.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-401\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Active-Lifestyle-with-Foot-and-Ankle-Arthritis-Management.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Active-Lifestyle-with-Foot-and-Ankle-Arthritis-Management-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Active-Lifestyle-with-Foot-and-Ankle-Arthritis-Management-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29aa64b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29aa64b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42adb65a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42adb65a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f39d908 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f39d908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sports and <span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Overuse Injuries<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f07468 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71f07468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From runners and soccer players to dancers and weekend warriors, repetitive motion and sudden impact can cause overuse injuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fce1556 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fce1556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Achilles and peroneal tendinopathy<\/li><li>Stress fractures<\/li><li>Ankle sprains and instability<\/li><li>Post-activity pain and swelling<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c27cb09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c27cb09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8446ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e8446ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Sports-Overuse-Injury-and-Foot-Pain-Prevention-Stretch.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-403\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Sports-Overuse-Injury-and-Foot-Pain-Prevention-Stretch.webp 657w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Sports-Overuse-Injury-and-Foot-Pain-Prevention-Stretch-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/jointpreservationcenter.website\/dr-joseph-wilcox\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Sports-Overuse-Injury-and-Foot-Pain-Prevention-Stretch-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2b7c6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d2b7c6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5ea1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc5ea1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f1ed80 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f1ed80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our <span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Approach<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4336069d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4336069d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e08634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43e08634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We don\u2019t just treat the pain \u2014 we treat the person behind it. Our fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specialize in foot and ankle joint preservation, combining advanced arthroscopic, biologic, and realignment techniques to restore motion and prevent long-term joint damage.\u2028\u2028<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Whether your goal is to return to sports, work, or pain-free daily movement, our approach is designed to help you move confidently and naturally again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d3414b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d3414b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b17ee9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b17ee9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31943fa2 no-br elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31943fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule a <span class=\"camorantItalic textBg tx-40\">Consultation<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f2eccc4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f2eccc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re dealing with ankle or foot pain, instability, or swelling \u2014 or if you\u2019ve been told you \u201cneed surgery\u201d \u2014 you may still have options to preserve your joint and recover naturally. Request an appointment with one of our foot and ankle specialists today to explore your personalized treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8b41c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a8b41c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-643a778 elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-41 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"643a778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"btn-new\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d9c53 elementor-align-center elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-47 elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"88d9c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:+1%20(380)%20219-5972\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call Our Team <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preserving your movement. Restoring your foundation. Discover the foot and ankle injuries and conditions we treat, from sprains to cartilage damage, with advanced, joint-preserving orthopedic care. Book a Consultation Call Us Today Foot &amp; Ankle Conditions We Treat Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your mobility. 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