Care for Foot & Ankle Problems at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Foot & Ankle Problems at University of Colorado Hospital?
University of Colorado Hospital provides the most up-to-date treatment available for foot and ankle problems. We have board-certified podiatrists who use cutting-edge and traditional methods to provide the best possible foot and ankle care.
Podiatrists at UCH provide quick and easy referrals to other specialists for patients who require further treatment.
Common Foot, Ankle & Toe Problems
Each year, people make more than 10 million visits to their doctors for feet, ankle and toe problems. Common ailments include:
- Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Overuse injuries, which can cause muscle and tendon strains and stress fractures
- Shin splints (stress fracture of the shin bone, or tibia)
- Athlete’s foot – a foot infection caused by fungus
- Bunion – a bump on the outside of the big toe caused by joint enlargement
- Corn – a buildup of thick skin on the foot or between the toes
- Hammer toe – downward curling of a toe
- Plantar warts – hard skin growths on the bottom of the foot