Foot and Ankle Care

Foot and Ankle Specialists in Central Massachusetts 

UMass Memorial Health is home to an expert team of foot and ankle orthopedic specialists. We provide comprehensive care for both complex and routine issues. Whether you need a diagnosis, treatment or second opinion, you receive the care you need with our team.

Foot and Ankle Conditions We Treat

We provide nonsurgical and surgical care for any foot injury, including:

• Achilles tendon injuries
• Ankle dislocation
• Ankle sprain or strain
• Foot fractures, including complex cases
• Sports injuries
• Tendonitis of the foot

We also provide care for foot conditions that cause pain and loss of function, including:

• Arthritis in the foot, including osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Bunions
• Flatfeet and other arch deformities
• Heel pain, including plantar fasciitis
• Mallet toes, hammer toes and claw toes
• Neuromas of the foot
• Tumors or growths on the foot

Treatments We Offer for Foot and Ankle Pain

Our community hospital locations offer high-quality orthopedic care for many common and routine foot problems. If you need more specialized care, you can get it easily at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Our specialists offer:

Nonsurgical Foot and Ankle Care

We start with nonsurgical treatments whenever possible, such as bracing, casting or resting the foot. We also provide custom orthotics that can reduce or eliminate foot pain.

If you need stretching, strengthening or help with gait (walking), we connect you with our rehabilitation therapists. Our therapists communicate directly with your referring doctor to ensure you receive seamless care. Learn more about Rehabilitation Therapy.

Rehabilitation Therapy

Our skilled physical, occupational and sports therapists help you heal and recover with therapeutic exercise, stretching and massage. Learn more about Rehabilitation Therapy.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Our orthopedic specialists are experienced in all types of foot and ankle surgery, including arthroscopy (minimally invasive surgery) and traditional (open) techniques. We repair foot and ankle injuries and offer reconstruction surgery for foot deformities in babies, children and adults. We also use surgical procedures to treat painful foot issues like bunions, plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma.