Ankle Foot Injuries Conditions
The foot, ankle and heel are complex structures comprising of 28 bones and over 30 joints in the foot. And we rely on these muscles, tendons and bones to work seamlessly together in order for us to use our feet and ankles throughout the day without pain.
The ankle and foot doctors at Newport Orthopedic Institute treat all of the following ankle and foot injuries and conditions.
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Sprains & Fractures
- Arch Pain
- Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle
- Athlete's Foot
- Broken Ankle
- Broken Toe
- Bunions
- Calcaneus Fractures
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Claw Toe
- Clubfoot
- Corns
- Diabetic Foot / Charcot Foot
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Dyvascular Disease
- Flat Foot
- Foot Arthritis
- Foot Callus
- Foot Pain
- Fractured Ankle
- Fracture of the Talus
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Heel Bone Fractures
- Heel Pain
- Heel Spur
- High Arches
- Ingrown Toenail
- Injured Ankle
- Lisfranc Fracture / Dislocation
- Metartarsalgia
- Midfoot Injury
- Morton's Neuroma
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle
- Sesamoiditis
- Smelly Feet / Malodorous Feet
- Sprained Ankle
- Stress Fractures of the Foot & Ankle
- Stiff Big Toe
- Tarsal Coalition
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Toe & Forefoot Fractures
- Vertical Talus
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Hindfoot Surgery "I felt comfortable the entire time. You can tell Dr. Gerken knows what he is doing, which put me at ease." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Hindfoot Surgery "All questions were answered. All concerns were listened to. I absolutely love this office." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Lower Extremity Trauma "Was always kept in the loop with what was about to happen and every aspect of what to expect and was treated with the utmost respect very pleased" Provider: Christina Seifert MD
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Forefoot Surgery "Dr. Gerken and team are very kind, knowledgeable and professional. I feel I had the best possible care." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Forefoot Surgery "Surgery was a success, and I was treated with utmost care and dignity." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Hindfoot Surgery "Dr. Gerken is very direct and easy to talk to." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Forefoot Surgery "Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. I never had to wait very long for an appointment or surgery. Offices were clean and pleasant." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Forefoot Surgery "I was well informed every step of the way and all my questions were answered for me, which I very much appreciated." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Forefoot Surgery "Scheduling appointments was easy. Discussing delaying and postponement of surgery was very helpful. Time to ask questions about post surgery affects to walking and wearing shoes helped me understand the big picture." Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Ankle Fracture "Dr. Gerken has excellent surgical skills and a friendly bedside manner. I cannot say enough about Dr. Gerken. He was great!" Provider: Andrew P Gerken MD
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Newport Orthopedic Institute - Huntington Beach Orthopedics 19582 Beach Boulevard, Suite 306
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Irvine, CA 92618
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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