Find the Best Ankle Surgeons for Your Ankle Condition

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Specializes in Advanced Ankle Treatments

Did you know that an average person will walk over 100,000 miles within their lifetime?

When you consider the daily impact and the yearly wear and tear that your feet and ankles sustain from years of walking and weight-bearing, it’s no wonder that foot pain and ankle injuries are so common. Whatever the condition, all foot and ankle patients share a common concern: ensuring that their care is overseen by the best ankle surgeons available.

Ankle issues are among the most commonly reported causes of patients to seek out the help of a specialist. At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, patients will consistently find the most skilled, qualified foot and ankle surgeons, along with the most extensive range of foot and ankle treatment options.

Introducing Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

The prospect of undergoing ankle surgery can feel stressful and intimidating. Yet, placing your care in the most capable, expert hands relieves a great deal of that stress. More importantly, it ensures that your surgery and recovery will produce exceptional, long-term results that make undergoing orthopaedic surgery worthwhile. For ankle patients in need of surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is the best source for the best ankle surgeons.

Take a moment to learn more about our nationally-renowned practice.

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a recognized leader in clinical research and advancements across the field of orthopaedics. For almost five decades, our specialists have been treating patients in the Philadelphia and South Jersey regions. More recently, our practice has expanded to offer our care to patients of the North Jersey and New York regions.

What is it that sets our physicians apart? What distinguishes them as the most renowned orthopaedic surgeons by both patients and medical peers alike? Consider the following:

1. Each Rothman Orthopaedic Institute physician is an expert in their specialty field. In addition to medical school and residency, our physicians undergo fellowship programs for elite sub-specialization and skill training. That means that when you see a foot and ankle doctor at your appointment, you’re getting access to a medical professional with years of extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of those specific body parts.

2. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a place for innovation. This means our patients benefit from access to the latest advancements and the most cutting-edge foot and ankle treatment options in the field.

3. Our mission statement is firmly patient-centric. We’re committed to providing patients with compassionate and affordable care that is grounded in evidence-based medicine. With this approach, we achieve exceptional results.

In addition to the top ankle physicians, Rothman Orthopaedic is proud to feature unparalleled medical resources, methods, technology, and facilities for ankle treatment. In fact, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute includes an entire department singularly dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of ankle and foot conditions.

Ankle Treatments at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

The Foot and Ankle Department at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute features a full spectrum of foot and ankle treatment options (both surgical and non-operative) for our patients.

Why is having a diverse range of treatments so important for ankle patients? Quite simply, because ankle care is distinctly not one-size-fits-all.

Ankle Conditions

The type of care patients need will depend upon a number of factors, such as the patient’s medical history, age, and level of activity. Chief among these considerations is the type of ankle condition or injury you have experienced.

Ankle issues may result from a variety of causes. Likewise, these injuries may affect diverse types of patients. Older patients often deal with degenerative ankle conditions that result from years of gradual wear-and-tear on the musculoskeletal components of the foot and ankle. Ankle arthritis is especially prevalent among seniors, but posttraumatic arthritis (following an ankle injury) and autoimmune arthritis varieties (such as rheumatoid arthritis) commonly affect patients of all ages.

Younger, active patients are particularly prone to traumatic ankle injuries, ranging from sprains and ruptures of connective tissues (such as Achilles tendon ruptures) to ankle fractures.

At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we specialize in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions of all kinds, including:

• Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendonitis

• Ankle Sprains and Fractures

• Arch Pain

• Arthritis - Foot and Ankle

• Bunions

• Claw and Hammer Toe

• Flat Foot

• Foot Callus/Corns

• Foot Pain

• Fracture of the Talus

• Heel Pain

• Lisfranc Fracture/Dislocation

• Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

• Stiff Big Toe

• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Many of the conditions listed above do not require surgical treatment. Whenever possible, our physicians prioritize non-operative care and therapies to treat ankle issues. These range from physical therapy and strength training to medications and steroidal injections.

Foot and Ankle Surgeries

For certain ankle injuries and conditions, surgery represents the most effective means of restoring full orthopaedic health. Listed below are some of the ankle procedures that our surgeons specialize in.

• Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendonitis Surgeries

• Ankle Sprain and Fracture Surgeries

• Arthritis (Foot and Ankle) Surgeries

• Bunionectomy

• Cheilectomy

• Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Foot Callus/Corns Surgery

• Fractures of the Talus Surgery

• Lisfranc Fracture/Dislocation Surgery

• Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Surgery

• Total Ankle Replacement

These are just some of the ankle treatments featured at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

Which operation is best for you? In order to answer that question, a medical examination by one of our qualified specialists is needed. Once the nature of your ankle issue is diagnosed, you will be paired with the specialist who is most ideally-suited to address your condition or injury. They will compose a personalized treatment and recovery plan and determine what treatment option (surgical or otherwise) will be the most effective in your particular case.

Foot and Ankle Specialists at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

Our Foot and Ankle Specialty Department is home to one of the most qualified and exceptionally skilled teams of physicians in orthopaedic medicine. Included in our team are nine foot and ankle surgeons, each with diverse areas of expertise.

Foot and Ankle Surgeons:

• Steven M. Raikin, M.D.

• Joseph N. Daniel, D.O.

• Daniel J. Fuchs, M.D.

• Joseph T. O'Neil, M.D.

• Andre J. Pagliaro, M.D.

• David I. Pedowitz, M.D.

• Rachel Shakked, M.D.

• Justin Tsai, M.D.

• Brian S. Winters, M.D.

If surgery is necessary, you will want to be seen by a team of specialists who can properly diagnose the issue and develop a treatment plan to get you back to an active, healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible. However, for many patients, surgery will not be necessary.

In addition to our surgical team, our Foot and Ankle Specialty Department includes ten musculoskeletal podiatry specialists.

Musculoskeletal Podiatry Specialists:

• Homyar N. Karanjia, D.P.M.  

• Pamela V. Gekas, D.P.M.

• William B. Hoffman, D.P.M.

• Charles M. Langman, DPM

• James R. Polowczyk, D.P.M.

• Faith A. Schick, D.P.M.

• Paul E. Sullivan, D.P.M.

• Nicholas R. Taweel, D.P.M., D.P.T.

• Elena Wellens, D.P.M.

Many patients are unfamiliar with musculoskeletal podiatry. This specialized field of orthopaedic medicine is specifically aimed at treating issues that affect the structure and function of the bones, muscles, and connective tissues of the feet. Musculoskeletal podiatrists perform gait analysis and physical examinations and may prescribe treatments such as steroidal injections, stretches and physical therapy, orthotic interventions, preventive care plans, and more.

Would your condition be better treated by an orthopaedic surgeon or a musculoskeletal podiatry specialist? This question can only be answered by visiting a foot and ankle specialist for a diagnostic examination.

At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, patients have access to both the best foot & ankle surgeons and the most qualified musculoskeletal podiatry specialists.

Schedule an Appointment With the Best Ankle Surgeons

Are you ready to step forward on the road to recovery? We can help.

Do you need reconstructive surgery to repair connective tissues in your ankle? Are you in pursuit of total ankle replacement to restore function after years of degeneration from ankle arthritis? Whatever your needs, the expert surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute can provide you with the advanced surgical care you need. Likewise, if your diagnostic examinations determine that surgery is not needed, our physicians will ensure that you receive the most effective non-operative treatments and therapies.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute with one of the best ankle surgeons in orthopaedic medicine, please visit us here or contact us at 1-800-321-9999.