Foot
Experience Excellence at the Region’s Most Preferred Orthopedic Practice
At Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our specialty-trained foot doctors and podiatrists are dedicated leaders who are committed to providing excellence in orthopedic care that is focused on you.
As some of the most highly respected doctors and surgeons in the region, our fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Joseph A. Polio, along with our specialty-trained foot experts, Dr. Charles Milem, Dr. Keith Moore, Dr. William Martin, Dr. Joseph L. Polio, Dr. Geoffrey Hulse, and Dr. Bryce Meredith, are committed to providing outstanding, patient-centered care to each of our patients at our clinic. With years of experience and training in musculoskeletal care and podiatry, our foot doctors excel in thoroughly and accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating orthopedic and podiatric foot injuries and conditions. They also offer a wide array of traditional treatment methods as well as state-of-the-art surgeries, including bunionectomy, fracture repair, and neurectomy.
No matter what foot injury or condition is keeping you from enjoying an active life, you can count on our foot doctors to provide the compassionate, individualized care you need to get back on your feet.
When to See a Foot Specialist
If you have been experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms for more than a few days, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with our foot specialists during our office hours.
- A large bump on the side of your big toe
- Ankle issues or ankle pain that radiates down into your foot
- Heel pain or foot problems like plantar fasciitis
- Lower leg pain that radiates down into your foot
- Pain in the midfoot or toes
- Pins-and-needles sensations
- Redness
- Soreness
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Toes that curve downward
- Walking is difficult due to foot pain
Our specialty-trained foot doctors will work with you to diagnose your foot injury or condition and then design a foot treatment plan specifically for you. Common orthopedic and podiatric foot conditions and injuries they see include:
- Diabetic foot disease
- Foot arthritis
- Foot issues and deformities, such as bunions, corns, flat feet, and hammertoes
- Foot fractures
- Ingrown toenails
- Ligament damage
- Morton’s neuromas
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Tendon tears
- Tendonitis
- Toenail fungus
- Types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis
Excellence in Foot Care: What to Expect
At Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our foot specialists strive to provide the best foot care available in northwest Kentucky.
Our medical experts have extensive knowledge about the foot as well as the different types of foot conditions and injuries patients may experience. They also understand that each patient is unique. That’s why they are committed to taking a patient-centered approach to care to provide each patient with the best treatment solution.
When developing a personalized treatment plan, our orthopedic foot doctors and podiatrists will first recommend any applicable conservative treatment options before recommending surgery. Nonsurgical treatments may include receiving physical therapy from a physical therapist, wearing a brace or custom orthotics, or taking a prescribed medication. Many times, these measures can bring about gradual improvements that can greatly reduce or eliminate the foot pain you are experiencing.
However, if nonoperative care is not effective or becomes less effective over time, our foot surgeons will discuss your surgical options and help you determine which one is right for you. Rest assured that our surgical experts not only have the expertise and exceptional skills needed to perform the required surgery, but they also have access to leading-edge surgical equipment, which helps to ensure the best outcomes possible.
If our surgeons believe that a special type of surgery is the best option for your injury or condition, they will educate you on the full process and the steps involved in your recovery as well as answer any questions you may have.
Online Guide to Foot and Ankle Care
Our Online Guide to Foot and Ankle Care is designed for all of our patients, from dedicated athletes with sports injuries to those suffering from more common foot and ankle injuries and conditions.
Request an Appointment
If your foot is causing you pain or keeping you from enjoying your life, contact us today at (270) 926-4100 or request an appointment online.