From wear and tear on hard surfaces to traumatic injuries causing destruction of the cartilage. Patients suffer from significant pain while limiting their ability to live actively.
Recent research has shown that pain injection therapies are non-surgical alternatives that help the body’s biological processes. These provide a natural lubricant into the joint that relieve mild to moderate pain. It improves mobility and helps the patient get back to their normal activities without the need for steroids’ or narcotics.
To learn more about these 3 products please visit Bioventus. These 3 therapy have been FDA approved for use of the knee BUT not the foot and ankle. These are termed experimental for the foot and ankle; however, have many studies showing their success. Here is a link of several of these studies: H/A for the foot and ankle or go to google scholar and type “hyaluronic acid for the foot ankle”. Just like in the knee these are not cures BUT options to reduce pain and increase activity, giving patients another option besides invasive surgery.
COVID-19 Latest Update
Our doctor, specialize in Trauma/Injury/Fractures, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery, Pediatric Foot Care, Wound Care,, Arthritic Foot & Ankle, Custom Orthotics, Geriatric Foot Care, Ingrown Nails, Fall Prevention, Hammertoes, Sports Medicine, Bunions, Fungal Nails, Foot & Ankle Pain, and Flatfoot.
Dr. Martins has been trained in both Canada and the United States, mastering the art of foot and ankle surgery.
Podiatry services are covered by most insurance plans. We understand the process of submitting your claim and have the expertise to ensure rapid submission of your claim. For most patients, the experience of having their medical treatments paid for by the insurance company is an effortless and smooth process.
We also take Visa, Mastercard, Debit, Discover, Check and Cash. All Service and Products HSA or Flex spending accounts can be used. Receipt will be provided. We do not accept Medicaid as a secondary to PPO/ HMO or any combined medicare plans.
For our patient’s convenience, we offer our service for Restorative treatments in Adrian, MI, Restorative treatments in Ann Arbor, MI, and Restorative treatments in Jackson, MI locations. We have our own digital x-ray, MRI, Cat-scan, and ultrasound equipment at many of our podiatry clinics. Our on-site podiatric physical therapy clinics allow for constant communication between the physicians and physical therapists, ensuring the most effective therapy and successful recovery for our patients.