Leg, Foot, and Ankle Treatment and Surgery

While some pain in your foot or ankle may be treated with medication, surgery may be required. Explore common treatment options for orthopedic problems so you know what to expect.
woman rubbing foot on the couch
Top 10 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Soccer player getting his ankle kicked
Ankle Sprain Surgery Overview
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
ankle injury
6 Steps to Rehab a Sprained Ankle
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
physical therapist stretching man's leg
The Best Leg Strengthening Exercises After a Leg Injury or Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examining patient's foot and ankle
What to Expect From Physical Therapy After an Ankle Fracture
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
woman performing Anteiror tibialis strengthening with a resistance band.
4 Exercises to Correct Foot Drop and Anterior Tibialis Weakness
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Stretching by the frozen lake
What Is Causing Your Achilles Tendon Pain?
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Photo of a woman stretching her hamstrings.
7 Step Exercise Program after a Hamstring Strain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
calf raises at the gym
PT-Approved Exercises for Strengthening Your Calf Muscles
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of the plantar fascia foot stretch.
Using a Simple Effective Stretch for Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
ankle fracture treatment
What You Need to Do About a Broken Ankle
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Woman's feet with bunions
Bunion Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
People in physical therapy
Expect These Physical Therapy Techniques for a Drop Foot
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
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7 Things to Do Right Now To Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
The isometric gluteus medius strengthening exercise.
Isometric Gluteus Medius Strengthening Exercise
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
achilles stretch
8 Ways to Treat and Prevent an Achilles Tendonitis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Man on crutches in hospital
Ankle Fusion Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
electrical stimulation machine used in physical therapy.
Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Treat Foot Drop
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
surgeons performing arthroscopic surgery
Can Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery Treat Your Ankle Pain?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
woman doing sidelying IT band stretch
The Best Iliotibial Band Stretch in the World
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Man with a wrapped leg walking on crutches
Ankle Replacement Surgery as an Option for Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examines the patient's leg with heel spurs, pain in the foot, white background, close-up, plantar fasciitis
What to Expect When Having Plantar Fascia Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Photo of PT working with a man's knee.
Improve Your Quad Strength with the Simple Short Arc Quad Exercise
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Surgeons performing open heart surgery
Cheilectomy Surgery for Big Toe Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD