Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Conditions
John D. Goodner D.P.M. is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He specializes in treating foot, ankle, and leg injuries in children, teenagers, and adults. He is trained to perform the latest minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques. Growing up locally in Broward County, he was a two-sport varsity letterman... more
Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Conditions
If you've had a foot and ankle injury, that has lasted for several months, and has not gotten better despite rest and physical therapy, then I would encourage you to explore the following advanced treatment options to get you back to your best.
What conditions can these advanced therapies treat?
• Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Painful Trigger Points
• Joint Inflammatory Conditions
• Tendonitis (Tendon Injury/Inflammation)
What is EPAT® Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, or Extracorporeal pulse activation treatment, delivers pulses of sound waves that cause “microtrauma” or microscopic injury to the soft tissue and bone it is treating. This trauma stimulates inflammation, which is critical to healing. It also helps to stimulate blood flow to the area. Damaged tissue begins to regenerate and eventually heal.
EPAT® has a proven success rate that is equal to or greater than that of traditional treatment methods (including surgery) and without the risks, complications and lengthy recovery time. EPAT® is performed in our physicians office/clinic, does not require anesthesia, requires a minimal amount of time, patients can bear weight (i.e. walk) immediately, and return to normal activity within a few days of the procedure.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma?
Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors have the potential to improve signaling and recruitment of cells.
For many years, blood components derived from the patient and then delivered to the site of injury have created growing interest for use in orthopaedic procedures. New research and technology has expanded the application of this therapy for use in orthopaedic procedures.
What is Stem Cell Therapy?
Amniotic derived umbilical cord based injectables offer immediate environment that helps creates regenerative healing.
Current literature supports clinically impactful outcomes without the potential complications associated with repeated steroid injections.
