Foot Orthopedics in Berlin
Treatment of pain, malalignments and complaints of the foot and ankle
- Thorough diagnosis for all kinds of foot complaints
- Conservative orthopedics without surgery
- Individual therapy by experienced orthopedic specialists
Foot pain can severely restrict mobility and make many everyday movements difficult. At MVZ VITALIS in Berlin-Buckow, our orthopedic specialists treat complaints of the foot and ankle with conservative procedures. The aim is to relieve pain, reduce incorrect loading and maintain mobility in everyday life as well as possible.
Accurate diagnostics for your foot complaints
The foot is a complex interplay of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, fascia and muscles. Complaints therefore do not always arise in just one place. Malalignments, overuse, gait, unsuitable footwear or recurring strain in everyday life and during sport often play a role.
Every treatment therefore begins with a thorough orthopedic examination. We look not only at the painful area, but also at foot position, ankle, gait and the strain on the entire musculoskeletal system. After all, foot complaints can also affect the knees, hips or back.
Based on the diagnosis, we create an individual treatment plan. The focus is on conservative orthopedic therapies that relieve complaints, improve function and avoid or delay surgery wherever possible.
Typical complaints of the foot and ankle
Foot complaints can have very different causes. Some problems develop slowly, others occur suddenly after an injury or depending on strain. Many foot problems can initially be treated conservatively. What matters is the exact cause, the stage of the condition and the individual strain situation. Typical conditions are:
With a heel spur or plantar fasciitis, pain often occurs on the sole of the foot or in the heel area. Complaints are particularly typical when stepping down, after longer periods of rest or under greater strain.
Achillodynia and Achilles tendon complaints are often caused by overuse, sport, incorrect loading or shortened muscle chains. Typical symptoms are pain above the heel or directly at the tendon insertion, especially when walking, running or climbing stairs.
With flat feet, fallen arches or pronated feet, the arch of the foot is altered, which can lead to incorrect loading. This often causes pain, rapid fatigue or complaints that can also affect the knees, hips or back.
With hallux valgus, the big toe increasingly deviates to the side and can cause pressure points, pain or problems in shoes. Hallux rigidus is osteoarthritis of the big toe joint, which can restrict the mobility of the big toe.
Osteoarthritis in the upper or lower ankle joint can develop after injuries, malalignments or many years of strain. Typical complaints are pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced resilience when walking.
After twisting the ankle, ligaments, the joint capsule and surrounding tissue can be irritated or injured. Pain, swelling, uncertainty or a feeling of instability when stepping down often remain.
With Morton's neuroma, a nerve in the forefoot is irritated or compressed, often between the toes. Typical symptoms are burning pain, tingling, numbness or the feeling of walking on a small stone.
Incorrect loading or overuse can permanently irritate muscles, tendons, fascia and joints in the foot. The complaints often depend on strain and can increasingly worsen without targeted treatment.
Conservative treatment options in foot orthopedics
Depending on the cause and symptoms, various conservative therapies are available at MVZ VITALIS. We decide which treatment makes sense after the examination, taking your individual strain situation into account.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy can be used particularly for heel spurs, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon irritation. High-energy sound waves stimulate blood circulation and the body's own healing processes in the irritated tissue.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy and physiotherapy support the mobility, stability and resilience of the foot. They can be considered for malalignments, twisting injuries, muscular imbalances and ankle complaints, among other things.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio tape can support the foot or ankle in cases of overuse, ligament strains, Achilles tendon complaints or swelling. It can help to relieve structures and improve body awareness.
Osteoarthritis Treatment
For osteoarthritis of the big toe joint or ankle, various conservative options are available. The aim is to relieve pain, reduce irritation and maintain mobility for as long as possible.
Hyaluronic Acid Therapy
Hyaluronic acid injections can be considered for osteoarthritis of the ankle or big toe joint. They are intended to improve joint lubrication, reduce friction and relieve inflammatory irritation.
PRP Therapy
PRP or ACP therapy can be used for chronic tendon complaints and osteoarthritis in order to specifically support the body's own growth factors and regeneration processes in the tissue.
Treatment without foot surgery
At MVZ VITALIS, foot orthopedics focuses on conservative treatments. Our aim is to make full use of the conservative options: with accurate diagnostics, individually tailored therapy and a view of the entire musculoskeletal system.
As a rule, foot operations are not performed in our practice. If surgery should be necessary in an individual case, we will advise you openly and refer you to suitable specialized facilities if required.
Book an appointment for foot treatment now
Do you have foot pain, ankle complaints, a heel spur, Achilles tendon problems or restricted movement when walking? Then feel free to book an appointment at MVZ VITALIS – Center for Orthopedics and Pain Therapy in Berlin-Buckow.
After a thorough examination, our foot specialists will advise you in detail on which treatment options are suitable for your complaints.