Ankle & Foot Centers of America

Ankle & Foot Centers of America is a podiatrist in Calhoun, GA. The practice treats ankle pain, from the injuries, arthritis and wear and tear that most commonly cause it to the swelling, stiffness and difficulty bearing weight that come with it. Care begins with getting to know each patient and understanding their story, then planning treatment around their needs and goals. Nonsurgical options include the RICE method of rest, ice, compression and elevation, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications such as naproxen or ibuprofen, prescription corticosteroids, custom-made or over-the-counter orthotics, footwear changes, physical therapy, and immobilization with splints, braces or casts. Joint aspiration is available to draw excess fluid from a swollen joint and relieve pressure, and the practice also performs ankle surgery, including minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy, fracture repair with metal plates, screws and wires, ligament repair, removal of bone spurs and scar tissue, and ankle fusion for advanced arthritis. The practice holds a rating of 4.70 from the customers who have reviewed it.

The office is on Red Bud Rd NE, about a quarter mile from Red Bud Road Northeast and less than half a mile from AdventHealth Gordon Hospital. Gordon County 9-1-1 is roughly half a mile away, and Calhoun Fire Station #3 sits about six-tenths of a mile from the practice. The Gordon County School System Central Office is also about six-tenths of a mile away, with Ashworth Middle School around seven-tenths of a mile.

For Calhoun residents dealing with ankle injuries, arthritis or ongoing joint pain, the practice pairs conservative treatment with surgical care close to home.