Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Care at Maimonides

The feet and ankles are two of the most commonly injured parts of the body. These complex joints are involved in a wide range of activities, from walking and running to jumping and dancing. The 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your feet and ankles give you a wide range of motion and support your body’s weight while you stand, walk, and run. But this complex system is also susceptible to injury and pain.

The Maimonides Bone and Joint Center is nationally recognized for our expertise in diagnosing and treating all problems of the foot and ankle.

• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery two years in a row (2022-2023)
• Recipient of Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Awards for two years in a row (2022-2023)
• Named among the top 5% in the nation for overall orthopedic services for two years in a row (2022-2023)

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The Structure of the Feet and Ankles

Anatomy of the Ankle

The leg and the foot are connected by the ankle joint, which is a hinged joint that allows the foot to move up and down. The bones of the ankle include the tibia (the larger bone of the lower leg) and the fibula (the smaller bone of the lower leg), which are connected by a tough piece of connective tissue called the interosseous membrane. These two bones meet at the ankle joint to form a hinge joint with the talus, which is the bone that makes up the top of the foot.

The bony bumps on the outside and inside of the ankle (the medial and lateral malleoli) are the points where the tibia and fibula meet with the talus.

Anatomy of the Feet

There are three parts of the foot: the forefoot, which includes the toes, the midfoot, which contains the arch of the foot; and the hindfoot, which includes the heel. The bones of the forefoot include the five metatarsals (the long bones that connect the toes to the midfoot) and the phalanges (the bones of the toes).

The arch of the foot is made up of the three bones of the midfoot: the navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform bones. These bones are connected by joints and ligaments and are supported by the tendons of the muscles in the foot. The hindfoot includes the talus and the calcaneus (the heel bone).

The bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the feet and ankles work together to provide support and mobility. But when there is an injury or condition that affects any of these structures, you may experience pain or problems with movement.

Common Foot and Ankle Conditions

There are many conditions that can affect the feet and ankles, including:

• Foot pain – This can be caused by many different conditions, including bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, and Morton’s neuroma.
• Heel pain – This can be caused by heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.
• Ankle sprains – This is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle are stretched or torn.
• Bunions – This is a condition that causes the big toe to point outward.
• Hammertoe – This is a condition that causes the toes to curl downward.
• Stress fractures – This is a small crack in the bone that can occur with repetitive stress or overuse.

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

The Maimonides Bone and Joint Center is nationally recognized for our expertise in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Our team of surgeons includes specialists in orthopedic surgery and podiatric surgery. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures to treat conditions of the foot and ankle, including:

Maimonides Is a Leader in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Schedule an appointment by calling 718.283.7400 today.