Ankle & Foot Centers of America

Ankle & Foot Centers of America is a podiatrist in Cumming, GA. The practice treats ankle pain, from the injuries, arthritis and normal wear and tear that are its most common causes to the swelling, stiffness and difficulty bearing weight that come with it. Care begins with getting to know the patient and 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 a splint, brace or cast. Joint aspiration draws excess fluid from a swollen ankle to relieve pressure and aid diagnosis. When surgery is needed, it can repair tendon or ligament tears, fix fractures and treat severe arthritis, often through minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy, or through ankle fusion for advanced arthritis. The practice holds a rating of 4.80.

The office sits on Peachtree Parkway, about a tenth of a mile from the highway of the same name. Shiloh Point Elementary School and South Forsyth High School are both within about half a mile, and Ronald Reagan Boulevard is roughly six-tenths of a mile away. Northside Peachtree Parkway Primary Care is about three-tenths of a mile from the office, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Urgent Care is about eight-tenths of a mile away.

That rating reflects a positive response from the customers who have reviewed the practice. For Cumming residents dealing with ankle injuries, arthritis or ongoing ankle pain, the practice pairs at-home and nonsurgical treatment with surgical care when simpler measures are not enough.