John Goodner, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Sports Medicine

9970 Central Park Blvd 300 Boca Raton FL, 33428 Show map

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Dr. John D. Goodner, D.P.M., brings a wealth of expertise as a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in comprehensive care for foot, ankle, and leg injuries across all age groups. With a dedication to utilizing the latest minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques, Dr. Goodner is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. A native of Broward County, Dr. Goodner's passion for sports and medicine was evident from an early age. As a standout two-sport varsity letterman in baseball and football at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, he garnered recognition for his academic and athletic achievements, including nominations for the Wendy's High School Heisman and the Miami Herald Silver Knight. Choosing to pursue a career in sports medicine, Dr. Goodner declined multiple collegiate athletic offers to focus on his academic pursuits. He earned a full academic scholarship to the University of Florida, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Professional Health Science. Dr. Goodner then distinguished himself at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating with Pi Delta Eta honors. Completing his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency at Memorial Healthcare System, which included training at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital, Dr. Goodner received extensive training from esteemed foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists and orthopedists. Dr. Goodner's commitment to education and community extends beyond his clinical practice. With experience as a team physician for St. Thomas Aquinas, he shares his sports medicine expertise through surgery lectures and surgical skills labs as academic faculty for the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency Program. Patients value Dr. Goodner's unique perspective as a former athlete, recognizing his specific insight into sports injuries and his compassionate approach to patient care. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Goodner remains actively involved with Kids In Distress, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting abused and neglected children. In his leisure time, Dr. Goodner enjoys staying active through sports, exploring new destinations through travel, and spending quality time with his wife and children.

Education and Training

Barry University DPM 2015

Memorial Healthcare System Surgical Residency 2018

Board Certification

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)

Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)

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John Goodner, DPM

Increased Lower Extremity Fracture Risk with Osteoporosis
Very few adults at risk for advanced bone loss and fracture are participating in necessary testing to determine the extent of their bone density decline. With a large volume of the population being over the age of 50, patients who fail to be proactive regarding their bone health fall into the fast...
My Child is Toe Walking, Should I Be Concerned?
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Does My Child Have Growing Pains or Merely Flatfeet? Parents Be Pro Active!
Foot, ankle and leg problems in the growing child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower...
Bone Stress Injury and Female Athlete Triad
The female athlete triad can occur in any sport or exercise , most commonly in sports that emphasize a lean body build. Low energy availability can be accompanied by an eating disorder, to which the resultant is amenorrhea and eventual osteoporosis leading to a higher incidence of bone stress...
What Can I Do About My Bunion?
1. What is this large bump on the inside of my foot? It is called a bunion. A bone is becoming more prominent on the inside of the foot. It is part of your normal foot and not a growth of new bone. The foot bones are starting to spread out, making the bone more prominent.2. What is the cause...
Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Conditions
Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle ConditionsIf 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...
Athletic Injuries and Synthetic Playing Surfaces
Generations of advancing technology have provided the most durable and versatile artificial surfaces now installed at the professional, collegiate, and high school fields and arenas. Musculoskeletal injury is greatly impacted by the interface between the athletes shoe and the playing surface....
Common Lower Extremity Injuries for Runners
Many people will try out new exercise or running routines, however, if they are not careful there are many foot and ankle injuries they may suffer. It is recommended to increase physical activity gradually, 10% increments of intensity or distance each week going forward. Doing too much too soon,...
What are the best surfaces to run on?
What are the best surfaces to run on?Dr. John Goodner...
Benefits of Running with Orthotics
Benefits of Running with OrthoticsBy Dr. John GoodnerWhether you like to run 5K’s, 10K’s, Half or Full Marathons, having the proper running shoe is the single most important factor in injury prevention for runners of any level of competition or training. Running shoes must be selected based on...

Best course of action for month old toe injury?
I would recommend an x-ray to rule out a fracture and an offloading shoe or boot. READ MORE
Achilles question?
If the pain is not improving after 1 month, I would recommend for your parents or legal guardian to take you to see a foot and ankle specialist for an exam and imaging studies. READ MORE
Can a doctor do anything for a broken toe?
After an x-ray is performed, it will be determined if any intervention is indicated. Dependent on fracture type and severity; treatment options range from taping, splinting, offloading shoes/boots, closed reduction of the fracture with local anesthesia, percutaneous pinning, or open reduction internal fixation of toe fracture. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for toe surgery?
Anesthesia options for toe surgery include: Local anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and general anesthesia. READ MORE
Is ankle ligament surgery painful?
Every patient will have a different threshold for pain. Pain level can also depend on the extent of the surgery. All surgery will create some pain or discomfort to a certain degree. With regional anesthesia and a multi-modal pain medication plan, the majority of my patients have expressed very little discomfort after surgery and that their pain is well controlled. READ MORE
How long does ankle ligament surgery take?
The duration of surgery depends largely on the extent of the ankle ligament repair, severity of the ankle deformity or injury, and hardware or implant selection. It can range anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on what procedures are being done, how many ligaments are being repaired, and if any adjunctive procedures are being performed, such as ankle arthroscopy. READ MORE
How do you help ankle arthritis?
In mild cases, bone spurs may develop around the ankle joint. A small degree of joint space narrowing may also be present. As arthritis progresses there is a further loss of joint space. The joint surface appears to be white and diffuse bone spurring develops around the joint region. Treatment options include: Mild cases: Braces - ankle, and foot orthoses, (AFOs) may help to decrease motion in the ankle joint, lessening the pain. Moderate cases: When a conservative case has not helped, arthroscopic surgery to remove the abnormal bone, soft tissue, and cartilage may be of benefit. If the disease process is advanced, only temporary benefits may be achieved. Severe cases: When arthritis has advanced and has been unresponsive to conservative care and/or arthroscopy, a fusion of the ankle joint is the gold standard. During the fusion, the cartilage and the joint surface are completely removed. The bones are then put together and held in place with screws. This procedure can be performed arthroscopically if there is a minimal deformity to the foot and ankle. If there is severe deformity the procedure may be performed open. The long-term outcome is excellent following the procedure with regards to eliminating the pain. Most patients can return to walking without discomfort. Some cases of severe arthritis may be candidates for Total Ankle Replacement surgery. This is a technique where the ankle joint is replaced by a prosthetic (artificial) ankle. READ MORE
Broken toe?
See a foot and ankle specialist and get an x-ray to ensure the position of the toes are adequate; the poor position can lead to arthritis and other conditions that require surgery in the future. Early and proper offloading of shoes and boots can expedite the healing process and protect from re-injury. Call the Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine.   READ MORE
Rolled my ankle?
If you heard a crack, I would see a foot and ankle specialist for an x-ray to rule out fracture and receive proper offloading equipment. Call the Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. READ MORE
How long should I rest a sprained ankle?
Return to play is carefully determined by the Foot and Ankle Specialist based on the specifics of your sport or activity. Physical therapy is highly necessary for a full recovery and to minimize the recurrence of injury secondary to ankle instability. A gradual increase in activity is encouraged, usually at 10% increments per week. Low impact exercise usually begins once the ligaments appear clinically healed and proprioception is restored to the ankle joint. Sport specific rehabilitation can expedite the recovery of the patient and potentially lead to a faster return to play. Many patients and athletes may need an Ankle brace for several months after return to play is initiated. Immediate care is necessary to prevent any long-term problems. Mild injuries associated with minimal swelling may be treated with rest, ice, elevation and an ankle brace. 2-4 weeks for full recovery is typical. Moderate injuries in which a partial tear has occurred may necessitate immobilization for 2-6 weeks in a removable boot or hard cast. Severe injuries need to be immobilized in a hard fiberglass cast, or removable boot and brace combination, for 4-6 weeks to allow the ligaments to heal properly. Weight bearing is usually allowed. Sometimes these can take several months to fully recover depending on severity of injury. Anti-inflammatories such as advil, ibuprofen, aleve, motrin or naprosyn should ALWAYS BE AVOIDED in the first 5-7 days of injury. Ligaments heal with accumulation of growth factors and scarring; these medications lessen inflammation which essentially reduces scarring. This is NOT a good thing to do. Acetominophen, Tylenol, is preferable for pain management, in addition to the Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation protocols. Physical therapy following bracing or cast removal is necessary to improve muscle strength, ankle stability, joint proprioception and to restore complete ankle range of motion. If left untreated, chronic instability commonly develops. Recurring twisting injuries then occur with minimal stress. This will require chronic use of an ankle brace and physical therapy. Prolotherapy can sometimes be performed to cause inflammation in an attempt to restore or increase stability. This is a series of weekly injections into the ankle ligaments, ultrasound guided with an irritant solution of Dextrose and Lidocaine (sugar water). Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections may provide a stimulus to healing If there is chronic instability, surgery would be necessary to surgically reconstruct the ligaments in the ankle and allow a full return to activity. In such cases, the prognosis is excellent. READ MORE
Is physical therapy good for an ankle injury?
The acute ankle sprain is the most common injury in sports. It is estimated that approximately 30% of individuals will develop chronic ankle instability after the first initial lateral ankle sprain. Simple ankle sprains are not as innocuous as many believe, with high rates of prolonged symptoms, decreased physical activity, recurrent injury, and self-reported disability. Routine non-operative treatment is successful in more than 90% of individuals. Surgery is reserved for those who fail bracing, proprioceptive training, and kinetic chain strengthening. Physical therapy is highly recommended to improve the long term prognosis and minimize risk of chronic ankle instability, ankle impingement syndrome, or ankle arthritis. READ MORE
How long does it take to walk after heel fracture surgery?
Patients will remain nonweightbearing for six to twelve weeks, depending on the severity of the fracture. Sedentary jobs can resume after one to three weeks. Work requiring extensive weightbearing may take six to twelve months. If the bone injury is severe, a change in a person’s job may be needed. Sports modifications will also be necessary. Sedentary jobs will provide little problem for patients with calcaneal fractures. Work restrictions will be necessary for the person who has to weightbear. Walking long distances or standing for a period of time will adversely affect the foot. These restrictions may be in place for up to one year. In some cases these restrictions may be permanent. READ MORE
How long does it take to walk after foot surgery?
With most types of less invasive foot surgery the patient will walk right away in an offloading shoe or boot. Depending on the severity or involvement of the surgery, a period of non weightbearing may be prescribed for a few weeks or sometimes months. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for ankle joint surgery?
General anesthesia, Spinal anesthesia, Laryngeal Mask Airways and Regional anesthesia are used for more invasive ankle joint surgery. Monitored anesthesia care with local anesthesia and Regional anesthesia are used for less invasive ankle joint surgery. READ MORE
How do I stop my foot from throbbing after surgery?
Ice, elevation and compression. Follow your foot surgeon's post operative pain medication protocol; try to stay ahead of your pain rather than catching up with it. Call your foot surgeon if pain is suddenly worsening or not alleviated with prescribed pain medication. READ MORE
How can I strengthen my ankle after surgery?
Physical therapy and a gradual rehabilitative exercise program. READ MORE
Is physical therapy good after a broken ankle?
Physical therapy and a graduated rehabilitative exercise program is highly recommended to avoid long term complications. READ MORE
How long after ankle fracture surgery can I walk?
A foot and ankle surgeon will typically keep their patients non-weightbearing anywhere from 4-6 weeks to a few months depending on the severity of the fracture. READ MORE
How do you fix torn ankle ligament?
The acute ankle sprain is the most common injury in sports. It is estimated that approximately 30% of individuals will develop chronic ankle instability after the first initial lateral ankle sprain. Simple ankle sprains are not as innocuous as many believe, with high rates of prolonged symptoms, decreased physical activity, recurrent injury, and self-reported disability. Routine non-operative treatment is successful in more than 90% of individuals. Surgery is reserved for those who fail bracing, proprioceptive training, and kinetic chain strengthening. The hallmarks of chronic ankle instability include repeated ankle sprains that have led to an altered patient activity level. Important factors include injuries sustained, frequency of events, localization of pain, and prior treatment modalities. The degree of disability appreciated by the patient is one of the most important factors and can be significant in both high and low-demand individuals. The cornerstone of conservative treatment is physical therapy. Adequate rehabilitation with a focus to correct proprioceptive, strength, and motion deficits can provide sufficient reduction in symptoms to avoid surgical intervention. While the ankle is painful, an ankle support is helpful. Ankle and foot orthoses can also help prevent recurrence, including an ankle-foot orthosis,stiff-soled shoes, or lateral heel wedges. On initial presentation, a trial of physical therapy is warranted if no previous attempt had been initiated. Prior to initiation of conservative treatment, an MRI evaluation is recommended to rule out associated pathology, including peroneal tendon tear and osteochondral lesions of the talus, when associated tenderness warrants it. A subgroup of patients will continue to have dysfunction even after a well designed non-operative treatment program. Clinical signs and symptoms are most critical for making the diagnosis. Radiographic criteria include an anterior drawer greater than 10 mm (or 3 mm side differential) and a talar tilt test greater than 15 degrees (or >10 degree side differential). Numerous procedures to address chronic ankle instability are described in the literature, ranging from ligament repair to various tendon reconstructions. Reported success rates are greater than 80% no matter which technique has been used. However, simple imbrication of the lateral ligament complex with incorporation of the extensor retinaculum has been shown to have an 85% to 95% success rate with a low risk on nerve injury. The sural nerve is at greatest risk of injury and rates of nerve injury range from 7% to 19%. Concomitant pathology that may contribute to recurrence should be addressed at the same time. Patients with generalized ligamentous laxity in attenuated ligaments or varus alignment are at risk for failure. Ankle arthroscopy is often performed in conjunction with lateral ligament reconstruction because of the high incidence of chondral injury present in the chronically injured ankle, plus routine diagnostic tests may miss intra-articular pathology. Indications for arthroscopy have not been well-defined, but indications of concomitant pathology should be present. Our surgeons are trained in the latest and most advanced techniques, including Internal Brace Ankle Ligament Reconstruction and Nanoscope of the Ankle Joint. http://www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com/chronic-instability.html READ MORE
Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?
The acute ankle sprain is the most common injury in sports. It is estimated that approximately 30% of individuals will develop chronic ankle instability after the first initial lateral ankle sprain. Simple ankle sprains are not as innocuous as many believe, with high rates of prolonged symptoms, decreased physical activity, recurrent injury, and self-reported disability. Routine non-operative treatment is successful in more than 90% of individuals. Surgery is reserved for those who fail bracing, proprioceptive training, and kinetic chain strengthening. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sports InjuryPediatric Foot and Ankle ConditionsPediatric Sports MedicineSports MedicinePediatric Foot and Ankle Fracture, Sprain and InjuryPediatric Foot and Ankle Reconstructive SurgeryAdult Foot and Ankle Reconstructive SurgeryAdult Foot and Ankle ConditionsAdult Foot and Ankle Fracture, Sprain and InjuryPediatric BunionAdult BunionAchilles tendon injuryAnkle SprainFoot SprainHallux LimitusHallux RigidusPediatric and Adult Hammertoe, Curly Toe, Mallet ToeHeel pain and Plantar fasciitisGrowth Plate injuryCalcaneal ApophysitisIn Toe GaitOut Toe GaitToe walkingCalf and leg injuryAchilles tendon ruptureArthroscopic foot and ankle surgeryMinimally invasive foot and ankle surgeryPediatric and Adult Foot and Ankle TraumaLis Franc InjuryAnkle fractureCalcaneal FracturePilon Ankle FractureConservative and Surgical management of Flat feetPediatric Flat footAdult flat footPediatric and Adult OrthoticsRegenerative MedicinePlatelet rich plasmaStem Cell therapyShockwave therapyToe fractureMetatarsal fractureJones FracturePeroneal tendon injuryTotal Ankle Replacement

Faculty Titles & Positions

Clinical and Surgical Teaching Staff HCA Westside Hospital Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomate of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Kids In Distress South Florida

What do you attribute your success to?

As a former athlete, there is nothing more rewarding than getting our patients back to the sports and activities they love. I comprehensively evaluate all injuries and conditions of the lower extremity. I evaluate gait and take xrays when necessary to complete the exam and provide an accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment plan that is well adapted to the patient's specific sport or activities. In most cases, conservative care is best. However, when necessary, surgery is offered if all conservative care options have failed. Before any procedure, all risks and benefits are always discussed. Our greatest asset is the team approach from our group of multi specialty surgeons. I am an advocate for my patients and readily give them my email address after our visit to answer any further questions or clarify our conversation.